- a variation of meter.
metre
1 Britishnoun
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a metric unit of length equal to approximately 1.094 yards
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the basic SI unit of length; the length of the path travelled by light in free space during a time interval of 1/299 792 458 of a second. In 1983 this definition replaced the previous one based on krypton-86, which in turn had replaced the definition based on the platinum-iridium metre bar kept in Paris
noun
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prosody the rhythmic arrangement of syllables in verse, usually according to the number and kind of feet in a line
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music another word (esp US) for time
Etymology
Origin of metre1
C18: from French; see metre ²
Origin of metre2
C14: from Latin metrum, from Greek metron measure
Example Sentences
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For 150 years, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures has provided the framework for a common system of measurements for the countries that signed up to the Metre Convention.
From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025
The community, a Van Metre Homes development, encompasses the 150-acre Stream Valley Park, which contains trails, wetlands and wildlife preserves.
From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2022
While the next set of modular townhouses from Van Metre will be energy efficient, the Chantilly POWERhaus achieves net positive standards, meaning the house produces more energy than it uses.
From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2022
The 45 Metre Underground Club is the low-carbon option.
From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2019
They were passing Metre 320 on Rack 11.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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