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Definition of mileage

mileage

/ˈmaɪ.lɪdʒ/
mile · age
Plural:mileages
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mileage Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The distance traveled or covered, measured in miles.

Example

"The mechanic checked the car's mileage before deciding if the timing belt needed to be replaced."

2

North American The number of miles a vehicle can travel per unit of fuel, typically per gallon.

Example

"Hybrid cars offer significantly better mileage than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, making them cheaper for long commutes."

3

Actual or potential benefit, use, or advantage to be derived from a situation or resource.

Example

"The marketing team got a lot of mileage out of their viral social media campaign."

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• Rhymes for mileage

• Nearby Words

milan
mildewcide
mile
mileage
milestone
milieu
militantism

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 18th century: formed from 'mile' plus the suffix '-age'. Originally used to refer to a financial allowance for traveling expenses calculated at a specific rate per mile.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mileage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mileage
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