Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kilometer
noun
/kɪlˈɒmɪtə/
Definition
A unit of measurement for distance in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters.
Examples
- The city is about 10 kilometers away from here.
- She ran 5 kilometers in the marathon.
- The road stretches for several kilometers through the countryside.
Meaning
A kilometer is used to measure longer distances, commonly used in road signs and geography.
Synonyms
- kilometre
- km
- thousand meters
