joule

noun

ˈjül 

also nonstandard

ˈjau̇(-ə)l 

: a unit of work or energy equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter

Examples of joule in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The foundation stone for the 1.4 gigawatt Gorakhpur plant in the state of Haryana was laid in 2014, for instance, yet it is not expected to produce a single joule of energy until 2032 — 18 years later. —Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025

The ball would have a kinetic energy of 119 joules, but the rest mass energy would 1.33 x 1018 joules. —Rhett Allain, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025

In practice, this means energy is no longer wasted; every joule is directed with purpose, whether to stabilize quantum coherence, manage heat or enhance processing speeds. —Eric Solis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

One British thermal unit is equivalent to 1,055 joules and will raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. —Matthew J. C. Clark, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

James P. Joule

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for joule

• boule
• brule
• buhl
• cool
• drool
• fool
• ghoul
• mule
• pool
• poul
• rule
• school

Kids Definition

joule

noun

ˈjü(ə)l 

: a unit of work or energy equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter

Medical Definition

joule

noun

ˈjü(ə)l 

: a unit of work or energy equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through a distance of one meter

Biographical Definition

Joule

biographical name

ˈjül 

James Prescott 1818–1889 English physicist