kilometre

British

/ kɪˈlɒmɪtə, ˌkɪləʊˈmɛtrɪk, ˈkɪləˌmiːtə /

noun

km. one thousand metres, equal to 0.621371 miles

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Other Word Forms

kilometric adjective

Example Sentences

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Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo became the first Winter Olympian to win nine gold medals when he led home his country's 4x7.5 kilometre relay team on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Andresen said he wanted to be on the wheel of his main rival Brennan in the final hectic finishing sprint in Sunday's 183.8 kilometre road race and relished his opportunity to have the last crack.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

In the run-up to Athens, Peters had encouraged Hoy to pre-empt a scenario in which his rivals broke the world record in the men's kilometre time trial before the Scot had his chance to ride.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

About a kilometre from this derelict mine is a residential area of a few houses, a broken-down church building and a hospital with some damaged windows, offering basic services.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

‘The ruins stretch from the river to the base of that mountain over there, about half a kilometre.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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