Word
kilo
Phoneticski·lo
US/ˈkɪˌɫoʊ/
UK/kˈiːləʊ/
Definition
n. a unit of weight equal to 1,000 grams. It is the standard way to measure how heavy things like food or people are in most countries.
n. a unit of mass in the metric system equivalent to 1,000 grams. A shortened form of 'kilogram', used frequently in both spoken and written contexts.
Examples
“I need to buy a kilo of apples for the pie.”
“The recipe calls for half a kilo of flour and three large eggs.”
“Standardizing the kilo was a major scientific achievement, ensuring that trade and research remained consistent across international borders regardless of local measuring traditions.”
Examples
simple
“I need to buy a kilo of apples for the pie.”
contextual
“The recipe calls for half a kilo of flour and three large eggs.”
complex
“Standardizing the kilo was a major scientific achievement, ensuring that trade and research remained consistent across international borders regardless of local measuring traditions.”
Usage
Often used with 'of' before the substance being weighed.