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

As a general guideline, 10-15 milligrams of THC per serving is a standard starting point for most users, but adjust based on your preferences and tolerance. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025

Beef Beef contains 230 milligrams of tryptophan, while lean ground beef (10% fat) has 102 milligrams per 100 grams. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 12 May 2025

The objective, Marty, Sharief and Tandy said, is 0.7 milligrams per liter, which is sometimes described as parts per million. —Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025

Strategies to reduce risk for developing hypertension include: Reducing your salt intake: The AHA recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day, equal to 1 tablespoon of table salt. —Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025

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