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kilogram
This term serves as the standard metric unit for measuring mass, providing a precise scientific benchmark used globally in trade, science, and daily commerce. It is distinct from weight, though the two are often used interchangeably in casual conversation to describe how heavy an object is.
As a countable noun, it follows standard English pluralization rules. When used as an adjective to modify another noun, such as in kilogram scale, it typically remains in the singular form.
Meanings
Examples
I need to buy a kilogram of flour for the cake.
The baby has gained a kilogram since the last checkup.
How many kilograms is your suitcase?
The recipe calls for exactly one kilogram of potatoes.
I lost a kilogram over the weekend.
The gold bar weighs exactly one kilogram.
Wait, is this a kilogram or a pound?
The shipment contains ten kilograms of raw coffee beans.
A single kilogram feels surprisingly heavy when you hold it for a long time.