kilos
n. plural-only A2 Elementary US //ˈkiˌɫoʊz// UK //kˈiːləʊz// ki·los
n. a unit of weight used to measure how heavy something is. One of these is equal to 1,000 grams.
n. a metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams. Often used as a shortened form of 'kilograms' in both spoken and written contexts.
The suitcase weighs twenty kilos.
She bought five kilos of potatoes from the local market to prepare for the large family dinner.
The shipping company calculates the total cost based on the number of kilos being transported across international borders, regardless of the volume of the package.
Usage
Takes plural verb agreement; functions as the plural form of the shortened unit 'kilo'.