: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table
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Do yourself a favor and grab a caguama (a liter-size beer) to wash it down.—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026 But people are only allowed to purchase around 5 gallons (20 liters) at a time.—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 The bureau described him as a man of average build, 5 feet, 9 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall, wearing a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack 25-liter backpack.—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026 While virtually identical in size, the Aluminum carry-on offers 38 liters of capacity compared to the Hybrid that can hold 41 liters.—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liter
Word History
Etymology
French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, a measure, from Greek, a weight
: 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