Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Meter.
How to pronounce meter:
US
Meter - as a noun
The basic unit of length adopted under the systeme international d'unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mmetreHypernyms (Closely Related)
metric linear unitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
measuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beatcadencemeasuremetreHypernyms (Closely Related)
poetic rhythmprosodyrhythmic patternHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
metretimeHypernyms (Closely Related)
rhythmicityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Meter - as a verb
Measure with a meter
Example: "Meter the flow of water"
Stamp with a meter indicating the postage
Example: "Meter the mail"
Example Sentences
"The taxi fare is calculated based on the distance traveled in meters."
"The world record for the longest long jump is 8.95 meters."
"The water meter in our house helps us keep track of our usage."
"The construction of the building required the use of several steel reinforcing bars, each measuring a meter in length."
"The marathon race course is marked with kilometer markers every 1,000 meters."
Word Game Points
Is METER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, meter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
METER has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is METER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, meter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMETER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is METER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, meter is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMETER has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
