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watt

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /wɑt/ · UK /wɒt/

Forms: watts

watt means: A unit used to measure power, often showing how much electricity a device uses.

noun

POWER UNITB1

A unit used to measure power, often showing how much electricity a device uses.

  • This lamp uses one watt.
  • The old bulb used sixty watts.
  • Check the watt rating before buying the heater.

Common phrases: one watt, watt rating, per watt

Questions about watt

What does watt mean?

A unit used to measure power, often showing how much electricity a device uses.

What is watt in other languages?

Türkçe: vat · Español: vatio · Français: watt · Deutsch: Watt · Italiano: watt · 日本語: ワット

How do you pronounce watt?

In American English /wɑt/; in British English /wɒt/.

How do you use watt in a sentence?

This lamp uses one watt. The old bulb used sixty watts.

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