speedometer
1 synonym for speedometer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dashboard instrument that shows how fast a vehicle is currently traveling.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
speed indicator
How to use speedometer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
check the speedometer
the speedometer reads
Etymology
From "speed" plus "-o-" plus "-meter" ("measuring device").
Full origin of speedometer →Frequently asked questions
What does “speedometer” mean?
The word “speedometer” means a dashboard instrument that shows how fast a vehicle is currently traveling. In plain terms, the dial that tells you how fast your car is going.
How do you pronounce “speedometer”?
“Speedometer” is pronounced spih-DOM-ih-tuh (/spɪˈdɑ.mɪ.təɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “speedometer” in a sentence?
Here is “speedometer” used in a sentence: “The speedometer needle crept past 70 as they merged onto the freeway.”
What part of speech is “speedometer”?
“Speedometer” is a noun.
