1. A unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
Usage: Chiefly British spelling; 'gram' is the standard U.S. spelling.; Abbreviated as 'g'.

Examples

• The recipe calls for 250 grammes of flour.
• A single grain of rice weighs about 20 grammes.
• The package contains 500 grammes of sugar.
• She measured out 100 grammes of butter for the cake.
• The medication is available in 5-gramme tablets.