kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion

Examples of kinetic energy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That approach transfers significantly more kinetic energy into the target during an interception. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

The actual science, not the Mary Catherine-as-a-7th-grader rationale, is that when heat is added into a molecular system, the molecules pick up a ton of kinetic energy as a result. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Despite its speed and the sheer kinetic energy at work, the car feels calm. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

The former uses a combustible fuel source that gets accelerated through a nozzle, while the latter uses electrical energy to convert propellant into kinetic energy. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 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