Litres Meaning in English
word · lemma: litre
Definition
A metric unit for measuring liquid volume, equal to 1,000 milliliters. Used to quantify liquids like water, milk, or fuel.
Usage & Nuances
'Litres' is the British and international spelling; the US spelling is 'liters.' Used mostly with numbers: 'two litres of milk.' Common in scientific and everyday contexts. Not used for non-metric measurements. 'Litre' as a unit does not change in singular/plural for measurement, but 'litres' is standard for quantities above one.
Example Sentences
I bought two litres of milk from the store.
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The recipe needs three litres of water.
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My car's tank holds forty litres of fuel.
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Could you grab a couple of litres of orange juice on your way home?
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We drank so much at the picnic—at least five litres of lemonade!
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Some bottles contain only 1.5 litres, so check the label before buying.
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