kilometre

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)

Etymology

From French kilomètre, from Ancient Greek χίλιοι (khílioi, “thousand”) + μέτρον (métron, “measure”); equivalent to kilo- + metre.

In classic literature

Synonyms

kilometer, km, klick

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