: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table
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An image posted by KRNV News 4 showed 2-liter bottles of soda scattered in the aisle of a local Dollar General.—Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 What works for autonomous cars may not work as intended for liter-class superbikes, too.—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026 The largest suitcase holds up to 102 liters, the medium holds 68 liters, and the carry-on holds 41 liters.—Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026 Do yourself a favor and grab a caguama (a liter-size beer) to wash it down.—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liter
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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