Phrase guide

power wall

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

In retail selling, a large, visually appealing display of products intended to attract the interest of customers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, marketing

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Meaning 2

Behind retail sales counters in jurisdictions where tobacco advertising has been banned or heavily restricted, a prominent, enticing display of tobacco products.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada

Topics: business, marketing

Examples

  • 2008, "Tobacco "power wall" displays banned," at www.toronto.ca, (retrieved 2 June 2008), When you go into your local convenience or grocery store after May 31, 2008, you'll notice the "power wall" displays of tobacco products behind the counter are gone.

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Meaning 3

The rapidly increasing loss of efficiency due to overheating as the power/speed of a CPU increases.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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