Generator
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, or a person or thing that produces something. Generators create power or output.
“The hospital installed a backup generator to ensure power during outages.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdʒɛnəreɪtə(r)/
Syllables
gen·er·a·tor
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Wordle
Five E's and two O's; -TOR ending indicates agent/device
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; multiple vowels help clear vowel-heavy racks
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