Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
litre
noun
/ˈliːtər/
Definition
A litre is a metric unit of volume that is commonly used to measure liquids.
Examples
- The recipe calls for two litres of water.
- She bought a litre of milk from the store.
- A large soda typically comes in a one-litre bottle.
Meaning
It is defined as the volume of one cubic decimeter (1 dm³) and is equivalent to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³).
Synonyms
- liter
- quart (in some contexts)
