kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion

Examples of kinetic energy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, each shell collapses sequentially, gradually absorbing and dissipating the kinetic energy. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

As a kid, though, Curry is a living, breathing cartoon character, running around with the clever savviness of Bugs Bunny and absolute kinetic energy of the Tazmanian Devil. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Once a boulder begins to roll down the hill, its potential energy from the force of gravity first transforms to kinetic energy and then maybe to thermal energy or to the work of knocking down a tree. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 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