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

Each spray of Activation Ease provides 22 milligrams of magnesium and absorbs in less than 90 seconds, the outlet reported, and the lower dose may help prevent skin irritation after use. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The outlet named Activation Ease Magnesium Spray its top pick for everyday use, noting that each spray delivers 22 milligrams of magnesium and absorbs in under 90 seconds. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Dietary guidelines recommend that most adults eat less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, so consuming just 10 milliliters of soy sauce amounts to nearly one-third of your daily sodium limit. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026

It is recommended that pregnant women consume 300-600 milligrams of daily DHA. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 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