litre

Definition

The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.

Etymology

From French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, from Ancient Greek λίτρα (lítra, “a Sicilian coin, a measure of weight”). Related to Latin lībra. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, libra, lira, litra, livre, and rottol.

Example Sentences

• "Holonyms: kilolitre < megalitre < gigalitre"
• "Meronyms: picolitre < nanolitre < microlitre < millilitre"
• "You should be able to fill four cups with one litre of water."