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

That’s why the American College of Sports Medicine recommends getting in about 5 to 7 milliliters of fluid per kilogram of body weight (or about .1 ounces per pound) at least four hours before heading out in the heat, if possible. —Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 18 Aug. 2025

According to one study, people with type 2 diabetes who took 30 milliliters (mL) of ACV per day, along with a healthy diet, had significantly reduced fasting blood glucose (sugar) after eight weeks.2 2. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025

Currently, travelers can carry liquids in travel-sized containers 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item in their carry-on bag. —Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 18 July 2025

One meta-analysis found significant reductions in fasting blood sugar and A1C when people with type 2 diabetes drank 15 to 30 milliliters (about 1 to 2 tablespoons) of apple cider vinegar daily for at least eight weeks.1 Still, experts caution against over-relying on apple cider vinegar. —Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French millilitre, from milli- + litre liter

First Known Use

circa 1810, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for milliliter

• amphitheater
• centimeter
• centimetre
• decimeter
• ergometer
• expositor
• gasometer
• gravimeter
• hexameter
• manometer
• millimeter
• millimetre

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