powerhouse
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[change]- (countable) A powerhouse is a person or organization with a lot of influence.
- She is a powerhouse of Canadian politics.
- (countable) A powerhouse is someone with a lot of strength or energy.
- Look at that guy go. What a powerhouse!
- (countable) A powerhouse is the source of power, energy, or strength.
- Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
- (countable) A powerhouse is the building housing a power station.