: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table
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The bag itself is pretty compact but fits a ton — 25 liters of stuff to be exact.—Mike Winters, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025 Puncheons are large barrels with about 500 liters of capacity.—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025 The first deal was revealed on Wednesday — a two-liter Coke for 99 cents.—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025 The adjustable strap can be worn as a crossbody or as a belt, and the 1-liter capacity is a Goldilocks size for carrying all my essentials hands-free.—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025 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
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