volume unit
nounUK /ˈvɒljuːm ˈjuːnɪt/
US /ˈvɑːljuːm ˈjuːnɪt/
A volume unit is a special amount we use to measure how much space something takes up.
A liter is a volume unit used to measure drinks like milk.
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2. A standard amount used in science to describe the size of a three-dimensional space.
Scientists recorded the sample's size in a volume unit called a cubic centimeter.
3. Any named quantity such as a cup or a pint that tells how much a container can hold.
The recipe lists each ingredient in a familiar volume unit.
4. A unit appearing on a measuring cup or beaker to show liquid amounts.
The beaker has a volume unit marked along its side.