1
: an allowance for traveling expenses at a certain rate per mile
2
: aggregate length or distance in miles: such as
a
: the total miles traveled especially in a given period of time
b
: the amount of service that something will yield especially as expressed in terms of miles of travel
c
: the average number of miles a motor vehicle will travel on a gallon of gasoline that is used as a measure of fuel economy
gets good mileage
3
a
: usefulness
got a lot of mileage left in it
b
: benefit derived from something
got good political mileage from the debates
Examples of mileage in a Sentence
a car with high mileage
My new car gets much better mileage than my old one did.
The company has gotten a lot of mileage out of a simple idea.
The movie gets a lot of mileage out of an old story.
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For 2025, the tax deduction rate for mileage driven in service of charitable organizations is just 14 cents per mile.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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—Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
Rental costs vary depending on factors like RV type, location, and duration, with potential fees for excess mileage and generator use and damages.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
For 2025, the tax deduction rate for mileage driven in service of charitable organizations is just 14 cents per mile.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
What are the additional costs associated with renting an RV for a festival?
Be aware of other costs besides the rental fee, such as setup fees for electrical and sewer hookups, additional insurance coverage, and possible penalties for late returns or excessive mileage.
—Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mileage
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mileage. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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mileage
noun
mile·age
ˈmī-lij 
1
: an allowance for traveling expenses at a certain rate per mile
2
: distance or distance covered in miles
3
: the number of miles that something (as a tire) will travel before wearing out
4
: the average number of miles a vehicle will travel on a gallon of gasoline
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