Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
metre
Noun
/ˈmiːtə/
Definition
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches.
Examples
- He ran a distance of 100 metres in under 10 seconds.
- The room is 5 metres long and 4 metres wide.
- The athlete set a new record in the 200-metre race.
Meaning
The metre is commonly used to measure distance or length. It is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
Synonyms
- meter (American English)
- measure
- length
