next-gen

adjective

ˈnekst-ˈjen 

: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation

next-gen medicines

Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.

—Eric Adams

Those plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.

—Justin Engel

Examples of next-gen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Sony is expected to eventually announce a PlayStation handheld that natively plays PS5 games on next-gen AMD graphics, its PlayStation Portal streams games instead, either from your home PlayStation or from Sony’s cloud. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

The documentary recounts the history of the original group while heeding its call to action by collaborating with next-gen artists to carry the tradition forward. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Finally, grab 25% off the Amazon Eero Pro 7 Mesh Wi-Fi 7 router to blanket your home in next-gen wireless speed and no more lag. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

During its flight, SpaceX deployed 26 Starlink V3 next-gen satellites into its constellation of thousands of internet satellites that provide broadband access worldwide. — Brendan Byrne, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

next-generation

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above