Oxford Dictionary English powerhouse noun noun BrE BrE//ˈpaʊəhaʊs// ; NAmE NAmE//ˈpaʊərhaʊs// Energetic Add to my wordlistjump to other results1a group or an organization that has a lot of power China has been described as an ‘emerging economic powerhouse’.2a person who is very strong and full of energy See related entries: EnergeticSee powerhouse in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: powerhouse oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com