Meaning & use
litre
A metric unit of volume equal to one thousand cubic centimeters, commonly used to measure liquids.
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She bought a two-litre bottle of sparkling water for the party.
The car's fuel tank holds up to fifty litres.
A note on using this word
'Litre' is the standard spelling outside the United States; American English typically uses 'liter.'
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