: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table
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This is a chic and practical pick for travelers, thanks to the adjustable strap and large one-liter capacity.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025 The World Raid is aimed at folks who want to get as far away from home as possible on two wheels, so its dual fuel tanks – slightly lighter and more streamlined for 2026 – hold just over 6 gallons (23 liters) for more than 300 miles (500 km) of range.—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025 There’s also a 96-liter dual-zone freezer box.—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025 Heisenberg received 150 liters (some 40 gallons) of heavy water from Norway, which had been occupied the previous fall by the German army.—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 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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