newton

noun

new·​ton ˈnü-tᵊn How to pronounce newton (audio)
ˈnyü-
: the unit of force in the meter-kilogram-second system equal to the force required to impart an acceleration of one meter per second per second to a mass of one kilogram

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In one study, the strongest kicks reached around 8,700 newtons, which is a measure of force. — MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 When at work, the robot’s drilling generates less than five newtons of force, which feels about as heavy as a half-liter bottle of water. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 June 2026 The average peak force of a secretary bird’s kick was measured at approximately five times its body weight, around 195 newtons. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026 Ten of those segments are capable of withstanding approximately 10 newtons of force. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newton

Word History

Etymology

Sir Isaac Newton

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of newton was in 1904

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newton

noun
new·​ton ˈn(y)üt-ᵊn How to pronounce newton (audio)
: the unit of force that is of such size that under its influence a body whose mass is one kilogram would experience an acceleration of one meter per second per second

Medical Definition

newton

noun
new·​ton ˈn(y)üt-ᵊn How to pronounce newton (audio)
: the unit of force in the metric system equal to the force required to impart an acceleration of one meter per second per second to a mass of one kilogram

Geographical Definition

Newton

geographical name

New·​ton ˈnü-tᵊn How to pronounce Newton (audio)
ˈnyü-
city in eastern Massachusetts west of Boston population 85,146

Biographical Definition

Newton

biographical name

New·​ton ˈnü-tᵊn How to pronounce Newton (audio)
ˈnyü-
Sir Isaac 1642–1727 English mathematician and physicist

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