Liter Meaning in English
word
/ˈɫitɝ/
LEE-ter
/ˈliː.tə/
LEE-tuh
Definition
A liter is a unit for measuring the volume of liquids or gases. One liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters or about 1.057 quarts.
Usage & Nuances
"Liter" is the spelling used in American English; "litre" is used in British English. Always used with quantities, like "a liter of water." Abbreviated as "L" or "l."
Spanish: litroPortuguese (BR): litroPortuguese (PT): litroChinese (Simplified): 升Chinese (Traditional): 公升Hindi: लीटरArabic: لترBengali: লিটারRussian: литрJapanese: リットルVietnamese: lítKorean: 리터Turkish: litreUrdu: لیٹرIndonesian: liter
Example Sentences
I bought a liter of milk.
basic
A bottle of water usually has one liter.
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The tank can hold ten liters of gas.
basic
Could you get me a liter of orange juice from the store?
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My car uses about seven liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.
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Just fill it up to the one liter mark, please.
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