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Kilometre Definition & Meaning

1. A unit of measurement equal to 1000 meters.

Example: The distance from my house to the grocery store is 2 kilometers.

2. A metric unit used to measure length or distance.

Example: The marathon was

3. 195 kilometers long.

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4. A standard unit of measurement used in most countries around the world.

Example: The speed limit on this road is 80 kilometers per hour.

5. A measure of distance used in transportation, such as for travel by car, train, or plane.

Example: The flight from new york to london is approximately 5600 kilometers.

6. A unit of measurement used to describe the length of a race in athletics.

Example: The 10-kilometer race was won by the kenyan runner in just over 27 minutes.

Examples of the word kilometre used in sentences.

  • The city center is just one kilometre away from my apartment.
  • The nearest beach is located 10 kilometres south of here.
  • The marathon runners had to cover 42.195 kilometres to finish the race.
  • I walked for two kilometres before I found the post office.
  • Last summer, I cycled 50 kilometres through the countryside.
  • My family and I went on a road trip and drove more than a thousand kilometres across the country.
  • I need to walk a few kilometres to reach my school every morning.
  • The nearest grocery store is at least ten kilometres away from my house.
  • My sister is planning to cycle 50 kilometres for a charity event next month.
  • Yesterday, I jogged for five kilometres along the riverbank, enjoying the fresh air and beautiful scenery.
  • The distance between the two cities is only 50 kilometres, so it's a quick car trip.
  • We hiked for several kilometres along the rugged coastline, enjoying the breathtaking views.
  • The speed limit on this road is 80 kilometres per hour, so make sure you don't go too fast.
  • I usually walk one kilometre from my house to the bus stop every morning.
  • The marathon route is 42.2 kilometres long and passes many historical landmarks.
  • The marathon runners had to endure 42 kilometres of tough terrain, but the breathtaking views made it all worth it.
  • The speed limit on this road is 70 kilometres per hour, so make sure you keep an eye on your speedometer.
  • The distance between our hotel and the airport was only 2 kilometres, but it took us a while to navigate the unfamiliar streets.
  • The new housing development is located just a few kilometres from the city centre, making it a prime location for commuters.
  • It took me over an hour to run the last kilometre of the half-marathon, but the finish line was worth it.
  • The research team trekked several kilometers up the mountain to collect data on the rare species of flora and fauna found only in that region.
  • The extent of the damage caused by the earthquake was evident in the hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of destroyed land and buildings.
  • It might seem daunting to run a marathon, but once you start, each kilometer becomes an achievement in itself.
  • While some choose to commute by bike, I prefer to drive the 30-kilometer distance to work to save time.
  • Despite the numerous scenic spots we visited, we were still shocked to have traveled more than a thousand kilometers in just a week.
  • The new high-speed train can cover a distance of 1000 kilometres in just a few hours, revolutionising long-distance travel.
  • The coastline spans several hundred kilometres, and is dotted with picturesque towns and villages.
  • Despite the heavy traffic, I managed to travel a full kilometre in just a few minutes.
  • The marathon runners had to endure a gruelling 42 kilometres before crossing the finish line.
  • The nearest grocery store is nearly a kilometre away, so we usually take the car to stock up on supplies.
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