Liter (Noun)
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints).
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The water bottle can hold up to two liters of liquid.
- One liter of milk is more than enough for this recipe.
- A liter of gasoline costs more here than in the neighboring country.
- The hospital instructed the patient to drink at least two liters of water per day.
- A standard kitchen measuring jug usually has markings for one liter and half liter.