Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mass

noun

mæs

Definition

A large body of matter with no fixed shape.

Examples

The mass of the object was measured to be 10 kilograms.
A mass of people gathered at the public square for the event.
In physics, mass is a fundamental property of matter.

Meaning

In physics, mass refers to the quantity of matter in an object, which can be measured in kilograms or grams. It is a measure of an object’s resistance to acceleration when a force is applied. In a broader context, ‘mass’ can also refer to a large group of people or things.