grams
word · lemma: gram
/ˈɡɹæmz/
gramz
/ɡɹˈæmz/
gramz
Definition
A gram is a unit for measuring weight or mass in the metric system. People use it for small amounts of things like food, ingredients, medicine, or jewelry.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written as 'g' after a number: '100 g'. In everyday English, people often say 'grams' for food, cooking, and product labels. Don't confuse it with 'kilograms' (kg), which are much heavier.
Spanish: gramosPortuguese (BR): gramasPortuguese (PT): gramasChinese (Simplified): 克Chinese (Traditional): 公克 - 克Hindi: ग्रामArabic: غراماتBengali: গ্রামRussian: граммJapanese: グラムVietnamese: gamKorean: 그램Turkish: gramUrdu: گرامIndonesian: gram
Example Sentences
This bag has 200 grams of sugar.
basic
The doctor said to take five grams a day.
basic
How many grams of flour do we need?
basic
I’m trying to eat at least 100 grams of protein every day.
natural
The recipe looked easy, but I forgot to measure the grams exactly.
natural
These earrings only weigh a few grams, so they’re really comfortable.
natural