liter liter /ˈliːtɝ/

noun

1. () [American] A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)  ( cubic decimeter [American] , cubic decimetre [Canadian, British] , litre [Canadian, British] , l , liter [American] )
   a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
    The car's gas tank can hold up to 50 litres of fuel
   The car's gas tank can hold up to 50 litres of fuel