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Litre

UK /["/ˈliːtə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈliːtər/"]/

Definition

a unit for measuring volume, equal to 1.76 British pints or 2.11 American pints

In simple words: A measure of liquid that is equal to 1,000 milliliters.

Examples

  • 3 litres of water
  • a litre bottle of wine
  • a car with a 3.5 litre engine

Usage notes

Used mainly in the metric system. Common across many countries; less common in the US, which uses gallons. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts when discussing volume.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'lit-er' — imagine a measuring cup full of liquid that holds a litre.

Collocations

  • one litre
  • litres of water
  • litre bottle

Synonyms

  • liter
  • volume
  • capacity

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'litre' with 'liter' (American spelling).
  • Using 'litres' for singular contexts instead of 'litre'.
  • Mistaking litre for a general measurement without specifying a liquid.