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kilometre

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kɪˈlɑːmətər/ · UK /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/

Forms: kilometres

kilometre means: A unit for measuring distance, equal to 1,000 metres.

noun

THOUSAND METRESA2

A unit for measuring distance, equal to 1,000 metres.

  • The shop is a kilometre away.
  • We walked five kilometres along the river.
  • How many kilometres did you drive today?

Similar words: kilometer

Common phrases: one kilometre, per kilometre, a kilometre away, a kilometre long

Questions about kilometre

What does kilometre mean?

A unit for measuring distance, equal to 1,000 metres.

What is kilometre in other languages?

Türkçe: kilometre · Español: kilómetro · Français: kilomètre · Deutsch: Kilometer · Italiano: chilometro · 日本語: キロメートル

How do you pronounce kilometre?

In American English /kɪˈlɑːmətər/; in British English /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/.

How do you use kilometre in a sentence?

The shop is a kilometre away. We walked five kilometres along the river.

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