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Definition of odometer

odometer

/oʊˈdɑː.mə.tɚ/
Plural:odometers
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Adjective:odometric
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odometer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An instrument used for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle.

Example

"Before buying the used car, she checked the odometer to see how many miles it had been driven."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with a speedometer, which measures the rate of speed, whereas an odometer strictly measures the total distance traveled.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the French 'odomètre', originating from the Ancient Greek 'hodós' (way, road) and 'métron' (measure).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Odometer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/odometer
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