watt

/wɒt/

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Also seen as: watts

Meaning · English

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “watt” mean?

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second.

Is “watt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.