Meterband

[ˈmeːtɐˌbant]

/[ˈmeːtɐˌbant]/ noun

The verdict

“Meterband” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - in Milli- und Zentimeter eingeteiltes Hilfsmittel zum Messen von Längen

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Index DE-meterband · Meterband · German

Meterband · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "M" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Meterband
PropertyValue
HeadwordMeterband
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmeːtɐˌbant]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Meterband“ im Deutschen

Meterbandliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Meterband is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈmeːtɐˌbant]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "in Milli- und Zentimeter eingeteiltes Hilfsmittel zum Messen von Längen".

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for Meterband, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Meterband, spelled M-E-T-E-R-B-A-N-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    in Milli- und Zentimeter eingeteiltes Hilfsmittel zum Messen von Längen

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Meterband appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Er holte eine Art Meterband aus seiner Jacke und machte sich daran, einen relativ deutlichen Schuhabdruck zu vermessen.“
  2. „Julia holte aus ihrem Rucksack ein Meterband und legte es neben das Objekt auf den Boden.“

Synonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Meterband"?
"Meterband" is spelled M-E-T-E-R-B-A-N-D. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmeːtɐˌbant].
What does "Meterband" mean?
As a noun, "Meterband" means: in Milli- und Zentimeter eingeteiltes Hilfsmittel zum Messen von Längen
How do you pronounce "Meterband"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Meterband" is [ˈmeːtɐˌbant]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Meterband" come from?
"Meterband" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list