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Definition of speedometer

speedometer

/spiːˈdɑː.mɪ.tɚ/
speed · om · e · ter
Plural:speedometers
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speedometer Lexical Profile

speedometer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An instrument on a vehicle's dashboard that indicates its instantaneous speed.

Example

"She glanced at the speedometer and realized she was driving well over the speed limit."

• Rhymes for speedometer

• Nearby Words

speediness
speeding
speedo
speedometer
speedread
speedreading
speedrun

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining the English word 'speed' with the suffix '-meter' (measuring device), joined by the interfix '-o-'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Speedometer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/speedometer
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