Synonyms for

Kilometers

Verb / kʌˈlɑ:ˌmʌtɜ:z / / ˈkɪlʌˌmi:tɜ:z / Another word for kilometers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters.

Synonyms & similar words

km klick kilometre kilometer km klicks kilometres kilo clicks kilos

Common collocations

  • ten kilometers
  • five kilometers
  • hundreds of kilometers
  • kilometers per hour
  • kilometers away
  • long kilometers
  • short kilometers

Word family

noun kilometer

Usage note

Kilometer is a unit of distance in the metric system. It is commonly used in most countries worldwide. It is often abbreviated as 'km'.

Example sentences

  1. My house is located three kilometers from the park.
  2. The marathon is 42.2 kilometers long.
  3. The distance between New York and Los Angeles is approximately 3,000 kilometers.
  4. It takes about two hours to drive 120 kilometers.
  5. The speed limit on this road is 60 kilometers per hour.

Quotes

  • The distance is approximately 10,000 kilometers.
  • I walked 10 kilometers every day and felt better for it.
  • The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by kilometers.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words