noun A2 Elementary

centimeter

Centimeter (noun) means a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. Example: “The pencil is about fifteen centimeters long.”

noun

A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

"The pencil is about fifteen centimeters long."

How to use centimeter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small metric unit of length, one hundredth of a meter.

UK vs US

US spelling is "centimeter"; UK spelling is "centimetre".

Common pairings

a few centimeters square centimeter

Word forms

centimeters plural

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cm centimetre

Related words

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Rhymes for centimeter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “centimeter” mean?

The word “centimeter” means a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. In plain terms, a small metric unit of length, one hundredth of a meter.

How do you use “centimeter” in a sentence?

Here is “centimeter” used in a sentence: “The pencil is about fifteen centimeters long.”

What part of speech is “centimeter”?

“Centimeter” is a noun.

What is the meaning of centimeter?

"centimeter" (noun) means a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

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