liter
nounUK /ˈliːtə/
US /ˈliːtər/
A liter is a way to measure how much liquid fits in a container.
She bought a liter of milk at the store.
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2. A metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters, used for measuring liquids.
The bottle holds two liters of water.
3. The amount of liquid that fills such a unit, often used for drinks.
He drank a whole liter of soda.
4. A unit in the metric system used in science and cooking.
The recipe calls for half a liter of broth.