liter
noun
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)
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Liter meaning
What does “liter” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“liter” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: 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).