Odometer (noun)

A device attached to a vehicle that measures the distance it has traveled.

Origin:

The word 'odometer' comes from the greek words 'hodos' meaning 'path' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'.

Examples:

1. The odometer on the car showed that it had traveled 100,000 miles.
2. The odometer was a reliable device that was used to keep track of the vehicle's miles.
3. The odometer was an important tool that was used to determine the amount of wear and tear on a vehicle.
4. The odometer was reset to zero when the car was sold to the new owner.
5. The odometer was checked by the mechanic before the vehicle was taken on a long trip.