liter

noun

li·​ter ˈlē-tər 

variants or litre

: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table

Examples of liter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new suspension also increases gross vehicle weight to 4,000 kg (8,818 lb), leaving 600 kg (1,323 lb) of payload after accounting for the motorhome, driver, full fuel tank, 90 liters of fresh water and LPG tank. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

Compaction and decommissioning The remaining low- and intermediate-level waste is then loaded into 165-liter steel drums. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Know More Nigerians consume around 50 million liters of petrol per day. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

According to the nonwovens industry association EDANA, the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association, Confitex’s reusable bed pad can absorb more than 2 liters of liquid and withstand up to 30 wash-and-dry cycles. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, a measure, from Greek, a weight

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for liter

• beater
• cheater
• dieter
• eater
• heater
• litre
• meter
• metre
• neater
• praetor
• seater
• skeeter

Kids Definition

liter

noun

li·​ter

variants or litre

ˈlēt-ər

: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see metric system

Medical Definition

liter

noun

li·​ter

variants or chiefly British litre

ˈlēt-ər 

: 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