kilowatt
nounUK /ˈkɪləwɒt/
US /ˈkɪləwɑːt/
A kilowatt is a unit that measures how much electrical power something uses.
That small heater uses about one kilowatt of electricity.
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2. A measure used on electricity bills to show how much power a home uses over time.
The family checked their kilowatt usage to lower their bill.
3. A way to describe the strength of an engine or machine in electrical terms.
The generator can produce five kilowatts of power.
4. A unit often used when talking about solar panels and how much energy they make.
Their roof panels generate three kilowatts on a sunny day.