odometer

UK: əʊˈdɒmɪtə | US: oʊˈdɑːmɪtər

Definition

  1. n. an instrument for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle

Structure
odo <path, road>meter <measure>
Etymology

odometer = odo<path, road> + meter<measure>

  • odo (from Greek hodos, meaning "path" or "road")
  • meter (from Greek metron, meaning "measure")

Etymology Origin:
The word odometer originates from Greek, combining hodos (road) and metron (measure). It was adopted into Latin as hodometer and later into English, retaining its core meaning of a device measuring distance traveled. The term reflects the logical fusion of "road" and "measure," aligning with its function in vehicles.

Examples

  1. The car’s odometer showed 50,000 miles after our road trip.

  2. Modern odometers are digital and highly accurate.

  3. He checked the odometer to calculate fuel efficiency.

  4. Bicycles with odometers help riders track their progress.

  5. The odometer reading is essential for used car evaluations.