Pronunciation

/ˈkɪləɡræm/

Definitions

• Noun: The base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), defined as being equal to the mass of a particular international prototype made of platinum-iridium alloy, approximately equivalent to the mass of one liter of water at its freezing point under standard atmospheric pressure. For example: “The weight of that bag of sugar is 2 kilograms.”

Phrases

• “A kilogram of apples” - Refers to a quantity of apples weighing one kilogram.
• “Lose kilograms” - To reduce body weight by specified amounts in kilograms.
• “The kilogram is the fundamental unit of mass” - Stating the scientific definition and importance of the kilogram in measurement systems.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The newborn baby weighed just over three kilograms at birth.”
• “She decided to buy five kilograms of potatoes for the weekend’s cooking.”
• “After his workout routine, he managed to lose two kilograms in a month.”

Synonyms

• Kg (abbreviation)
• Kilo (informal)
• One thousand grams

Note: Kilogram does not have verb or other part-of-speech usages commonly found in everyday language. It is primarily used as a unit of measurement for mass or weight.