noun

speedometer

spih-DOM-ih-tuh

Speedometer (noun) means a dashboard instrument that shows how fast a vehicle is currently traveling. Example: “The speedometer needle crept past 70 as they merged onto the freeway.”

noun

A dashboard instrument that shows how fast a vehicle is currently traveling.

"The speedometer needle crept past 70 as they merged onto the freeway."

How to use speedometer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe dial that tells you how fast your car is going.

Common pairings

check the speedometer the speedometer reads

Word forms

speedometers plural

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Etymology

From "speed" plus "-o-" plus "-meter" ("measuring device").

Synonyms

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speed indicator

Rhymes for speedometer

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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.