1. plural of centimeter; units of length equal to one hundredth of a meter

Examples

• The ruler is marked in centimeters and inches.
• She is 165 centimeters tall.
• The box measures 30 centimeters by 20 centimeters.
• Add two centimeters to the length for seam allowance.
• The rainfall was measured in centimeters.
• The fabric is sold by centimeters at this store.