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liter

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈliːtər/ · UK /ˈliːtə/

Forms: liters

liter means: A unit for measuring volume, especially liquids, equal to one thousand milliliters.

noun

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A unit for measuring volume, especially liquids, equal to one thousand milliliters.

  • The bottle holds one liter.
  • We bought two liters of milk.
  • How much does the fuel cost per liter?

How to use it: a liter of something (Add a liter of water to the pot.)

Similar words: litre

Common phrases: liter of water, one liter, per liter

Questions about liter

What does liter mean?

A unit for measuring volume, especially liquids, equal to one thousand milliliters.

What is liter in other languages?

Türkçe: litre · Español: litro · Français: litre · Deutsch: Liter · Italiano: litro · 日本語: リットル

How do you pronounce liter?

In American English /ˈliːtər/; in British English /ˈliːtə/.

How do you use liter in a sentence?

The bottle holds one liter. We bought two liters of milk.

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