litre

1. The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.
2. (informal) A measure of volume equivalent to a litre.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈliː.tə/

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.

Synonyms

liter

liter

l

cubic decimetre

holding a litre

L

cubic decimeter

holding a liter

pound

💷

ℓ

Translations

litre

Liter

litro

litro

litr

liter

λίτρο

litre

litro

litre

ليتر

litre

لتر

πένθιμη ταινία

l