milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter ˈmi-lə-ˌlē-tər 

: a unit of capacity equal to 1/1000 liter see Metric System Table

Examples of milliliter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Liquid toiletries must come in dispensers larger than 180 milliliters rather than tiny plastic bottles. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Advisories will remain in place until two consecutive weeks of testing show bacteria levels below 320 most probable number per 100 milliliters. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

The examiner also said about 60 milliliters of a brown colored fluid with a granular substance was found in Eve’s stomach. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2026

Most experts recommend starting with 15-30 milliliters (mL), or 1-2 tablespoons, and diluting it with a full glass of water or tea. — Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French millilitre, from milli- + litre liter

First Known Use

circa 1810, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for milliliter

• amphitheater
• bolometer
• centimeter
• centimetre
• decimeter
• ergometer
• expositor
• gasometer
• gravimeter
• hexameter
• manometer
• millimeter

Kids Definition

milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər 

: a measure of capacity equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ liter see metric system

Medical Definition

milliliter

noun

mil·​li·​li·​ter

variants or chiefly British millilitre

ˈmil-ə-ˌlēt-ər 

: one thousandth of a liter

—abbreviation ml