mileage

Word parts

mile + -age

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmaɪlədʒ/

Noun

Singular mileage

Plural mileages

1. Mileage is the total distance travelled in miles.

   The car has a total mileage of 160,000 miles.

2. Mileage is the number of miles a vehicle can travel on a litre of fuel.

   They are willing to pay an extra $5000 for a car that has a better mileage.

3. Mileage is an allowance for travel expenses at a specified rate per mile.