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/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.
Etymology
The word 'speedometer' is derived from the words 'speed' and 'meter', where 'meter' comes from Greek 'metron' (measure).
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
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.