: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table
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So, how powerful is a 27-liter V-12?—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025 Despite its small size, this portable bag boasts a one-liter capacity that can carry all of your daily travel essentials, combining convenience, security, and style for anyone on the move.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 With adaptations like a 20,000-liter rear center fuel tank, the Airbus A350-1000ULR will be able to fly for up to 22 hours straight.—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025 This Lululemon bag holds 5 liters of stuff, which is on the bigger than almost all of the brand's popular belt bags.—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 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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