1. the force or speed of movement; impetus
2. the strength or continuity derived from an unfolding series of events
3. the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity
Usage: physics

Examples

• The ball gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
• The campaign is building momentum before the election.
• Once the project started, it gathered momentum quickly.
• The team’s winning streak gave them momentum for the playoffs.
• The heavy truck’s momentum made it difficult to stop.
• The reform movement lost momentum after the protests ended.
• In physics class, we calculated the momentum of moving objects.