Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

km

noun
ˈkɪl.oʊˌmɛtər
Definition
A kilometer is a unit of measurement used to express distance.
Examples
  • The city is 10 km away from here.
  • You need to run 5 km to complete the race.
  • <li.The mountain is located 20 km from the village.
Meaning
It is commonly used in many countries around the world to measure how far apart places are.
Synonyms
  • kilometre
  • km
  • 1000 meters