liter

noun

li·​ter ˈlē-tər 

variants or litre

: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table

Examples of liter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The agency estimates the optimal level of fluoride concentration to be 0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water. —Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024

People with stage 1 have lower levels of beta-2-microglobulin (below 3.5 milligrams per liter) and higher albumin levels (3.5 grams per deciliter or higher). —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Dec. 2024

The Aer Weekender is perfectly sized at 35 liters to hold three days of clothes and accessories, including 16-inch laptops. —Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024

Under that 14-year agreement commencing next year, Twelve will supply IAG with 260 million gallons (nearly a billion liters or 785,000 tons) of e-SAF by also deploying a next generation power-to-liquid technology. —Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, a measure, from Greek, a weight

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

liter

noun

li·​ter

variants or litre

ˈlēt-ər

: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see metric system

Medical Definition

liter

noun

li·​ter

variants or chiefly British litre

ˈlēt-ər 

: a metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of one kilogram of water at 4°C (39°F) and at standard atmospheric pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury