Meaning of the word kilometre in English

What does kilometre mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

kilometre

US /kɪˈlɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈkɪl.əˌmiː.tər/

Noun

a unit of length, equal to one thousand meters

Example:
The distance to the next town is ten kilometers.
We drove for several kilometers before finding a gas station.
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