milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter ˈmi-lə-ˌlē-tər 

: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ liter see Metric System Table

Examples of milliliter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, liquids should be inside containers no bigger than 100 milliliters (3.4 liquid ounces) and are to be placed in a clear plastic bag of around 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 inches). —David Nield, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024

The typical serving for a wheatgrass shot is 1-2 ounces (30-60 milliliters). —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 14 Oct. 2024

In a large meta-analysis, daily doses of beetroot juice ranged from 70 milliliters (mL) to 500 mL (about a quarter of a cup to 2 cups).1 How Long Beet Juice Takes to Work Beet juice can affect blood pressure within 30 minutes to three hours after consumption. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024

While the full-size version is 0.2 fluid ounces, the smaller one is just 2 milliliters. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French millilitre, from milli- + litre liter

First Known Use

circa 1810, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər 

: a measure of capacity equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ liter see metric system

Medical Definition

milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter

variants or chiefly British millilitre

ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər 

: one thousandth of a liter

—abbreviation ml