Definition

A device that shows how far a vehicle has traveled.

Example

The odometer in my car shows that I have driven over 200 miles since my last fill-up.

Conversation

Have you checked the odometer on your car lately?

No, I haven't looked at it in a while. Why do you ask?

I think you might be due for an oil change if the odometer is high.

Good point! I'll check it when I get home.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odometer → It is formed from "odo-" (from Greek "hodos", meaning way or road) and "-meter" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word "odometer" refers to a device that measures the distance traveled on a road.

Memory Tip

Think of 'way' ('odo-') and 'measure' ('-meter') to remember that an odometer measures the distance traveled on a road.

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