metres

me-tres · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Units of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimetres or approximately 39.37 inches (British spelling).

  2. 2.

    Units used to measure distance in athletics and other sports.

Related words

See also: centimetre, kilometre, meter
Synonyms: meters (American spelling)

Etymology

From French metre, from Greek metron (measure).