Litre Meaning
/ˈliːtə/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.
nounA measure of volume equivalent to a litre.
Sentence Examples
The price of a litre of petrol has been increased by 12 rupees.
At this beer hall, you can order beers up to one litre in size.
What is the cost of one litre tap water?
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CEFR Practice Quiz
For the dessert, the cook needed exactly one ____ of cream to make it perfect and smooth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please buy a two-____ carton of milk on your way home from work because we have almost run out today.
Word Origin & History
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.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
For the dessert, the cook needed exactly one ____ of cream to make it perfect and smooth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please buy a two-____ carton of milk on your way home from work because we have almost run out today.