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Definition of turbine

turbine

/ˈtɜːr.bɪn/
tur · bine
Plural:turbines
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turbine Lexical Profile

turbine Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A machine for producing continuous power in which a rotor or wheel, typically fitted with vanes or blades, is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of fluid such as water, steam, gas, or wind.

Example

"The hydroelectric dam relies on massive water turbines to convert the kinetic energy of the river into electricity for the entire region."

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turbaned
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turbo
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turbocharged

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from French 'turbine', derived from the Latin word 'turbo' (stem 'turbin-'), meaning 'spinning top' or 'whirlwind'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turbine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turbine
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