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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe dial that tells you how fast your car is going.
Common pairings
check the speedometer
the speedometer reads
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Word forms
- Plural
- speedometers
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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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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.
