kilometre
pronunciation
How to pronounce kilometre in British English:
UK [kɪˈlɒmɪtə(r)]
How to pronounce kilometre in American English:
US [kɪˈlɑːmɪtər]
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- Noun:
- a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
Word Origin
- kilometre (n.)
- chiefly British English spelling of kilometer; also see -re.
Example
- 1. The darien gap is an 87 kilometre rainforest break .
- 2. Pipelines cost million of dollars a kilometre to build .
- 3. Every donut will carry you one kilometre .
- 4. Because of the threat of mines , it can take four hours to cross a kilometre .
- 5. In one month , dust fall can reach as much as 17kg per square kilometre .