What does LITER mean?

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Liter is a noun.

Definitions

1. A metric unit of capacity, equal to one cubic decimeter (source: Lexico).

2. A small glass of beer or other alcoholic drink, typically a quarter of a pint (source: Oxford Learners Dictionaries).

Pronunciations

US: /ˈli-tər/

UK: /ˈliː.tər/

Origin and Usage

The word liter comes from French litre, from litron, a measure of capacity, from Medieval Latin litra, from Greek litra, a pound.

The metric system, which includes the liter as a unit of volume, is widely used around the world. In the United States, the customary system is still used, but the metric system is also recognized and used in some industries and scientific fields.

Synonyms

None

Related Words

lifer, litera, litre, lithe, litho, litre, litter, little, litai, litas

Example Sentences

1. The recipe calls for 2 liters of milk.

2. He ordered a liter of beer at the bar.