: the force of gravity or acceleration on a body
pilots experiencing strong g-forces during takeoff

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This outputs real-time track telemetry, active motor temperatures and live g-force data. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Their only hope is for someone to crawl across the room to the spot with the most intense g-forces and turn it off. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 Included with park admission, the expansive water park features over a dozen attractions, among them the thrilling Breakers Edge water roller coaster with its g-force curves. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Battle g-forces on the Howlin’ Tornado funnel slide, drop into Switchback Canyon on a tube, or streak down Red Rock Racers. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for g-force

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First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of g-force was in 1903

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“G-force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/g-force. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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g-force

noun
ˈjē-ˌfō(ə)rs, 
-ˌfȯ(ə)rs
: the force of gravity or acceleration on a body
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