mechanical engineering

American  

noun

1. the branch of engineering dealing with the design and production of machinery.

---

mechanical engineering British  

noun

1. the branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of machines and machinery

---

mechanical engineering Scientific  

1. The branch of engineering that specializes in the design, production, and uses of machines. The physics of mechanics is widely used in mechanical engineering.

---

Other Word Forms

• mechanical engineer
  noun

Example Sentences

He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering at Cal Poly and went on to work in the aerospace industry, according to his campaign website.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"At its core, mechanical engineering requires an understanding of how something -- anything -- works. This project integrates physical chemistry, glass physics, thermomechanics, and cryobiology," said Powell-Palm.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Allen, who is registered to vote with no party preference, graduated from CalTech in 2017 with a degree in mechanical engineering, according to the university.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

A new kind of hybrid could be a bridge technology to EVs, says James Turner, a professor of mechanical engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

But Jim, who had studied mechanical engineering with an aerospace emphasis, wasn’t a computer geek.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel