Definition

The distance in miles that a vehicle can travel or has traveled, often used to measure fuel efficiency or the wear and tear on a vehicle.

Example

The car has high mileage, which means it can travel a long distance on a small amount of fuel.

Conversation

Hey, do you know how much mileage my car gets on the highway?

I think it's around 30 miles per gallon, which is pretty good.

That's great! I really need to keep track of the mileage for my road trip.

Definitely! It helps you plan your fuel expenses better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Mileage** → The word is formed from "mile" (from Old French *mile*, meaning a unit of distance) and "-age" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a collection or amount). The term "mileage" refers to the total number of miles traveled or the distance covered.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mile' as a measure of distance and '-age' indicating a total amount — so mileage is the total distance measured in miles.

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