milligram

noun

mil·​li·​gram ˈmi-lə-ˌgram 

: a unit of mass equal to 1/1000 gram see Metric System Table

Examples of milligram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While maximum speed remained slightly higher among participants on the 10-milligram and 20-milligram doses, subjective feelings of intoxication had completely faded. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

The former campaign manager gave law enforcement a nylon glove containing powder cocaine and a 20-milligram tablet of Adderall, a prescription stimulant that contains amphetamines. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

For example, Sam’s Club rotisserie chicken contains 430 milligrams of sodium per 3-ounce serving. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026

An ounce of dark chocolate with 60% to 70% cocoa provides about 55 milligrams. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French milligramme, from milli- + gramme gram

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for milligram

• abraham
• anagram
• cablegram
• cofferdam
• dendrogram
• diagram
• diaphragm
• epigram
• hexagram
• histogram
• hologram
• instagram

Kids Definition

milligram

noun

mil·​li·​gram ˈmil-ə-ˌgram 

: a weight equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ gram see metric system

Medical Definition

milligram

noun

mil·​li·​gram

variants or chiefly British milligramme

-ˌgram 

: one thousandth of a gram

—abbreviation mg