generator

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Voyager 1, like its twin Voyager 2, is powered by a radioisotope thermoelectric generator that converts heat from decaying plutonium into electricity.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The Palo Alto company wants to reinvent the battery-driven bicycle using a powerful generator and software to change the look, feel and capabilities of two-wheelers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Instead of battery-powered electric motors working to support the gas powertrain, as in many contemporary hybrids, the gas motor serves as a generator to charge the electric powertrain’s battery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

This year, the firm's slick AI video generator, SeeDance 2.0, raised concerns over copyright and potential future job losses with its cinematic-looking clips created using just simple prompts.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

That night, when the power went off, her generator would not come on, and she suspected that her driver, Ayo, had been sold diesel spiked with kerosene.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie