# speed limit

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌspiːd ˈlɪ.mɪt/

## Definitions
1. The maximum speed permitted by law for vehicles.
2. The hand consisting of a pair of 5s, so called in reference to the common speed limit of 55 mph.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/speed-limit