Sentences

metre in a sentence

n.

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Definition

Metre: the basic unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches.

Sample Sentences

  1. The marathon route was measured precisely at twenty-six miles and three hundred eighty-five yards, which is equivalent to forty-two thousand one hundred ninety-five metres.
  2. In science class, we learned that the metre is the standard unit of length in the metric system.
  3. She ran the 100 metres in record time, earning a gold medal at the Olympics.
  4. The engineer used a laser to measure the distance in metres, ensuring the construction project was accurate.
  5. For the international competition, the swimming pool was set to be fifty metres long, following the official regulations.