unit of volume
nounUK /ˈjuːnɪt əv ˈvɒljuːm/
US /ˈjuːnɪt əv ˈvɑːljuːm/
A unit of volume is a special amount we use to measure how much space something takes up.
A cup is a unit of volume we use when we bake cookies.
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2. A standard amount used in science to measure liquids or gases.
Scientists use the liter as a unit of volume in the lab.
3. A fixed quantity used in cooking to measure ingredients.
The recipe lists the teaspoon as a unit of volume for sugar.
4. A measurement term used in shipping to describe how much room a package needs.
The box's unit of volume helped the company decide how many fit on a truck.