watts
word · lemma: watt
Definition
Watts are units used to measure power, especially electrical power. The watt tells you how much energy is used or produced per second.
Usage & Nuances
'Watts' is always plural unless referring to the singular 'watt.' Common contexts include appliances ('60-watt bulb'), electronics, and electricity bills. Do not confuse with 'volts' (measures electrical pressure) or 'amps' (measures current).
Spanish: vatiosPortuguese (BR): wattsPortuguese (PT): wattsChinese (Simplified): 瓦特Chinese (Traditional): 瓦特Hindi: वॉट्सArabic: واطBengali: ওয়াটRussian: ваттJapanese: ワットVietnamese: oátKorean: 와트Turkish: wattUrdu: واٹIndonesian: watt
Example Sentences
This light uses 40 watts of power.
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My hair dryer is 1200 watts.
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How many watts does this computer need?
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LED bulbs save energy because they use fewer watts than old bulbs.
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He bought speakers with 300 watts of power for his party.
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Most phone chargers use less than 20 watts, so they're very efficient.
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