Speedometer

/spiˈdɒmɪtə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An instrument used to measure the speed of a vehicle.

The speedometer on my car showed that I was driving at 65 miles per hour.

A device that indicates the speed at which a vehicle is moving.

She glanced at the speedometer to ensure she was not exceeding the speed limit.

A gauge in a vehicle that helps the driver maintain a proper speed.

Before entering the highway, he checked the speedometer to set a steady pace.

The word 'speedometer' is derived from the words 'speed' and 'meter', where 'meter' comes from Greek 'metron' (measure).

over the speed limit

Driving faster than the legally allowed speed.

speed trap

A place where police monitor the speed of vehicles to catch speeding drivers.

slow down

To reduce speed.

odometer

An instrument for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle.

tachometer

An instrument for measuring the speed of rotation of an engine.

dashboard

The panel in front of a driver, displaying various instruments including the speedometer.

The speed dial

I glanced at the speed dial to see how fast we were going.

The needle

I watched the needle on the speedometer jump as we accelerated.