newton

A standard unit used to measure how strongly something pushes or pulls.

• The force measured one newton.
• The spring pulls with a force of five newtons.
• How many newtons are needed to move the object?

Common phrases: one newton, newton of force, newton meter

A small soft cookie with a fruit filling, usually made from figs.

• I ate a fig newton.
• She packed two newtons with my lunch.
• These newtons have a soft fruit filling.

Common phrases: fig newton, eat a newton, newton cookie