milligram

noun

mil·​li·​gram ˈmi-lə-ˌgram How to pronounce milligram (audio)
: a unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ gram see Metric System Table

Examples of milligram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The drinks were previously reported as having 260 milligrams of caffeine in a regular size drink and as much as 390mg in a large drink. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 The restaurant lists a large Charged Lemonade as having 237 milligrams of caffeine with ice. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for milligram 

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Word History

Etymology

French milligramme, from milli- + gramme gram

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milligram was in 1797

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Cite this Entry

“Milligram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milligram. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

milligram

noun
mil·​li·​gram ˈmil-ə-ˌgram How to pronounce milligram (audio)
: a weight equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ gram see metric system

Medical Definition

milligram

noun
mil·​li·​gram
variants or chiefly British milligramme
: one thousandth of a gram
abbreviation mg

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