MILE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
Categories: Linear unit, Linear measure
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a large distance
Example: he missed by a mile
Categories: Large indefinite quantity, Large indefinite amount
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
an ancient Roman unit of length equivalent to 1620 yards
Categories: Linear unit, Linear measure
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Noun
a Swedish unit of length equivalent to 10 km
Categories: Linear unit, Linear measure
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Noun
a footrace extending one mile
Example: he holds the record in the mile
Categories: Track event
Synonyms
International mile, Geographical mile, Land mile, Nautical mile, Sea mile
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "mile" comes from Latin mīlia. It started in Proto-West Germanic *mīliju. Then it appeared in Old English mīl. Later, people used it in Middle English myle.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.