odometer
What is another word for odometer? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An instrument in a vehicle, usually part of the speedometer, that shows the total distance the vehicle has traveled.
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How to use odometer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
check the odometer
miles on the odometer
trip odometer
odometer reading
odometer fraud
It is a standard, neutral word used in everyday and technical writing.
Etymology
The word came into English from French odomètre. The French word was built from Ancient Greek hodós, meaning road or way, and métron, meaning measure.
Full origin of odometer →Frequently asked questions
What does an odometer do?
An odometer records how far a vehicle has traveled. It is usually built into the speedometer.
What is the difference between an odometer and a trip meter?
An odometer shows the total distance a vehicle has traveled. A trip meter is a separate reading that is usually reset to measure a single journey.
Where does the word odometer come from?
It comes from French odomètre, which was formed from Greek words meaning road and measure.
