1
: any of various units of distance: such as
a
: a unit equal to 5280 feet see Weights and Measures Table
b
2
: a race of a mile
3
: a relatively great distance, degree, or interval
—usually plural
was miles ahead of them in education
—sometimes used adverbiallyThis one is miles [=much, far] better than that one.
Examples of mile in a Sentence
We passed mile after mile of beautiful scenery as we drove through the country.
We traveled over miles of dirt road.
The car was traveling at 70 miles per hour.
We were miles from home.
We still have miles to go.
The beach stretched on for miles and miles.
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On the evening of Jan. 7, winds reached as high as 100 miles per hour across Southern California, downing trees and battering electrical poles, towers and lines.
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Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
The recent rainfall and increased debris from fire zones have prompted Los Angeles County public health officials to issue an advisory and close several miles of coastline from Malibu to Playa del Rey.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
In contrast, Main Cabin fares provide greater flexibility, including the ability to select seats in advance, earn miles, and take advantage of more lenient modification policies.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
More than 5 miles of nature trails are within walking distance.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
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Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
The recent rainfall and increased debris from fire zones have prompted Los Angeles County public health officials to issue an advisory and close several miles of coastline from Malibu to Playa del Rey.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
In contrast, Main Cabin fares provide greater flexibility, including the ability to select seats in advance, earn miles, and take advantage of more lenient modification policies.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
More than 5 miles of nature trails are within walking distance.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Mile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mile. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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mile
noun1
: a unit of measure equal to 5280 feet (about 1609 meters)
called also statute mile
see measure2
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