kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion

Examples of kinetic energy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During any performance by the Infamous Stringdusters, fans can count on at least a few moments where the members of the jam-grass quintet gather near one another and transform into a melodic ball of kinetic energy. — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026

These motors usually provide steady, continuous kinetic energy and not bursts of energy. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Not because of his size — although 5ft 9in (175cm) would admittedly be short for a keeper — but because of his permanent kinetic energy. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Regenerative braking and deceleration also convert kinetic energy into driving range for the Prius by feeding its self-charging hybrid battery. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kinetic energy

• bioenergy

Kids Definition

kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion

Medical Definition

kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion