ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Kilo

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkiːləʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Kilo is a noun meaning Clipping of kilogram.

Meaning

Clipping of kilogram.

More Meanings

  1. (international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Kilo from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.

Example Sentences

The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters […]. But the priciest items in the market aren't the armadillo steaks or even the bluefin tuna. That would be the frozen chicatanas – giant winged ants – at around $500 a kilo.

Word Forms

Synonyms for kilo

Depending on context, synonyms include key, kilogram.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include kilogram, key, kilometer, kilogramme, tonne, ton.

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