curb weight

noun

: the weight of an automobile with standard equipment and fuel, oil, and coolant

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Much blame is pointed at the 5,500-pound curb weight—the truck is rugged, but heavy. Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 It’s powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 Chevrolet V-8 that makes over 500 hp, but is unlikely to be anywhere as fast as the car from the movie thanks to its 5,500-pound curb weight. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024 The Tesla Cybertruck owner’s manual states that Musk’s truck has a curb weight of 6,634 lbs (3,009 kg), but that’s with no occupants or cargo. Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024 Power is sent through an 8-speed automatic to all four wheels, giving the Turbo S the necessary grip to manage its 5,300-pound curb weight. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for curb weight 

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of curb weight was in 1949

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“Curb weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curb%20weight. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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