: a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter see Metric System Table
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This lightweight synthetic jacket packs down to the size of a liter water bottle and weighs about ten ounces—even with a storm-bunker of a collar and hood (cut snug to fit beneath a helmet).—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026 There are now 268 factories certified by an international sustainability rating system, and one Bangladeshi group estimates that the cleanup saves 35 billion liters (9 billion gallons) of fresh water annually.—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026 The feature has a 1,727-liter capacity and can hold everything from mountain bikes to surfboards, and includes 12- and 120-volt outlets for keeping all your toys charged.—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026 Everywhere Belt Bag Nano Glitter A mini version of the one-liter Everywhere Belt Bag, the Nano Glitter Bag is just big enough to hold your small everyday items, like a pair of earbuds, your favorite lip oil, or cash and coins.—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liter
Word History
Etymology
French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, a measure, from Greek, a weight
: a metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of one kilogram of water at 4°C (39°F) and at standard atmospheric pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury