metric ton

noun

: a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms see Metric System Table

Examples of metric ton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fully stacked with its booster, the vehicle is 124 meters (about 408 feet) tall and has enough thrust to launch 100 metric tons of cargo into space. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 July 2026

The weight of these solar panels adds up quickly—we’re looking at probably 1 to 2 metric tons. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Later on in the process, mirrors and science instruments will be installed, skyrocketing the telescope to over 10 million pounds (4,600 metric tons). — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 July 2026

The agency has also delivered six metric tons of emergency medical supplies from its regional emergency reserve in Panama while helping Venezuelan authorities sustain vaccination campaigns aimed at preventing disease outbreaks. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for metric ton

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Kids Definition

metric ton

noun

: a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms see metric system