curb weight

noun

: the weight of an automobile with standard equipment and fuel, oil, and coolant

Examples of curb weight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The steering is direct and well-assisted for the truck’s 4,048 lb (1,836 kg) curb weight, and the suspension controls the body well. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026

Just in curb weight, the Peugeot E-T16 undercuts the Hyundai Ioniq 5N by a massive 1,312 lb (595 kg) while packing 175 more horsepower. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Mazda plans to achieve this by targeting a remarkably light 1,000-1,200 kg curb weight for the EV and exploring innovative battery solutions. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The disparity in vehicle size is a major concern on America’s roads, particularly as passenger cars trend bigger and heavier, with electrified models pushing curb weights up even further. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for curb weight

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate