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Noun: mph  'em'pee'eych
  1. The ratio of the distance travelled (in miles) to the time spent travelling (in hours)
    "The car was going 65 mph on the highway";
    - miles per hour
     
  2. A speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel
    "The car was travelling at 65 mph on the highway";
    - miles per hour

Derived forms: mphs

Type of: indication, meter reading, rate, reading

Encyclopedia: Mph