Mileage

/ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A measure of the distance traveled by a vehicle, typically expressed in miles.

Check the mileage on your car to see how much it has been driven.

The distance that a vehicle can travel on a gallon of fuel.

My new car has great mileage, getting over 30 miles per gallon.

Any advantageous or profitable use or advantage gained from something.

She got a lot of mileage out of her investment in continuing education.

The word mileage originates from the combination of 'mile' and the suffix '-age', indicating an amount, measure, or condition related to miles.

get mileage out of something

To derive benefit or use from something.

good mileage

A term often used to indicate better fuel efficiency or distance per fuel unit.

mileage may vary

A phrase indicating that results might differ for different individuals or circumstances.

mile

A unit of distance equal to 5,280 feet.

fuel efficiency

A measure of how efficiently a vehicle uses fuel.

odometer

An instrument that measures the distance traveled by a vehicle.

To get a lot of use out of something.

I've really gotten some mileage out of my old laptop.

Utilizing something to its maximum potential.

If you adjust your plans, you can get more mileage out of your budget.