Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centimetre
noun
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tər/
Definition
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
Examples
- The table is 120 centimetres long.
- She is 165 centimetres tall.
- The fabric is sold in widths of 150 centimetres.
Meaning
The centimetre is commonly used to measure shorter distances and dimensions, often in everyday contexts such as height, width, and depth.
Synonyms
- cm
- centimeter
