Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mile
noun
/maɪl/
Definition
A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet, commonly used to measure long distances.
Examples
- The marathon is approximately 26.2 miles long.
- She lives ten miles away from the city center.
- The car can travel a mile on just a few drops of gas.
Meaning
A mile is a measure of distance that is often used in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Synonyms
- kilometer
- league
- distance
