kilowatt
/ˈkɪləˌwɑt/
noun
- A unit of electrical power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy use or production.
- A typical microwave oven uses about 1.2 kilowatts of power.
- The electric car's motor produces 150 kilowatts, giving it strong acceleration.
- The solar panels on the roof can generate up to 5 kilowatts of electricity.