kilometer
noun/kɪˈlɑmɪtər/
Frequency rank: #10,736 most common English word
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, used to measure distances.
Example sentence
We hiked about ten kilometer through the forest before stopping to rest.
Synonyms & related words
- km
- klick
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