Kilometer Definition & Meaning

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

"Kilometer" in song lyrics

See how kilometer is used in real songs:

  • "Check the thermometer, ever kilometer"
    Royal Fam — The Legacy
  • "miles in a kilometer"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how many meters are in a kilometer"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "kilometer"

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