pedometer
1 synonym for pedometer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small device, often electronic, that counts the steps a person takes and so estimates the distance walked.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
step counter
How to use pedometer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wear a pedometer
pedometer app
pedometer reading
clip-on pedometer
It is a neutral, everyday word for a step-counting device.
Etymology
One dictionary traces the word to French pédomètre, built from a Latin root meaning foot plus the combining form -ometer, which comes from Greek.
Full origin of pedometer →Frequently asked questions
What does a pedometer do?
A pedometer counts the steps you take and uses that count to estimate how far you have walked.
Where does the word pedometer come from?
It comes from French pédomètre, which combines a Latin word for foot with a measuring ending from Greek.
What is the plural of pedometer?
The plural is pedometers.
