Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
litre
Noun
/ˈliːtə/
Definition
A litre is a metric unit of volume that is equivalent to one cubic decimeter.
Examples
- She bought two litres of milk for the recipe.
- The car’s fuel tank holds 50 litres.
- After filling the jug, it contained three litres of water.
Meaning
Litres are commonly used to measure liquids and can also express the volume of solid objects in some contexts.
Synonyms
- liter (US spelling)
- quart (approximately)
