: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table
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Instead of hauling every liter of life support from Earth, future explorers might be able to simply harvest the lunar landscape.—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026 The slide-out in the nose box next to the primary galley houses a fridge/freezer of up to 90 liters, and those wanting more cold storage can add a second fridge slide in place of the drawer stack on the stove/sink slide-out.—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026 Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026 The bill leaves some room to adjust the fees, with maximums of 5 cents per gallon of beer, hard cider, or apple wine; 7 cents per liter of wine; and 35 cents per liter of spirits.—Denver Post, 27 Feb. 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