kilo
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈkɪˌɫoʊ// UK //kˈiːləʊ// ki·lo
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.
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.
Usage
Often used with 'of' before the substance being weighed.