English noun: kilometer | |||
1. | kilometer (quantity) a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) | ||
Synonyms | kilometre, klick, km | ||
Broader (hypernym) | metric linear unit | ||
Part holonym | hectometer, hectometre, hm | ||
Part meronym | mym, myriameter, myriametre | ||