mph

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
noun a speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel

He simply stopped washing, leaned forward and surveyed the clean, blank ground a moment, and then remarked: 275.jpg (68K) “Mph! — Roughing It, Mark Twain
| | | | Page 137: Incorrect pressure of 88 oz. for wind speed of 10 | | mph changed to 8 oz. — Practical Mechanics for Boys, James Slough Zerbe
The communications and computer sophis- tication used by the Allies enthralled the world during the Iraqi War: bombs smart enough to pick which window they would enter before detonating, missiles smart enough to fly at 2000 mph and destroy an incoming missile moving at 3000 mph. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau

miles per hour

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