litre

[US]/ˈliːtə(r)/
[UK]/ˈliːtər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. liter - a unit of volume that is equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used for measuring liquids.

Phrases & Collocations

millilitre

Example Sentences

The car's fuel tank can hold up to 50 litres of petrol.

She drank a litre of water after her workout.

The recipe calls for 2 litres of milk.

He bought a litre of orange juice at the store.

The bottle of soda contains 1.5 litres.

The plant needs at least 3 litres of water per week.

The engine oil change requires 4 litres of oil.

The jug can hold up to 2 litres of liquid.

She poured a litre of milk into the bowl.

The shampoo bottle contains 0.75 litres of product.

Real-world Examples

And the answer is… 2.9 billion litres.

Source: 6 Minute English

Yeah. And I said 29 million litres.

Source: 6 Minute English

Any infusion brew, I'd recommend about 75 grams a litre.

Source: Coffee Tasting Guide

In there I'll put, you know a litre and a half of water.

Source: Make healthy meals with Jamie.

This energy is enough to boil 150 litres of water for every person on earth.

Source: Mysteries of the Universe

Losing more than half a litre of blood after childbirth is a sign of trouble.

Source: The Economist - Technology

To produce one kilo of cricket powder, we only use about 12 litres of water.

Source: BBC English Unlocked

Right. Well, I’m going to say 29 million litres.

Source: 6 Minute English

Now, I add this small quantity of blood to a litre of water.

Source: A Study in Scarlet by Sherlock Holmes

The race officials supply the water. They give the runners only nine litres of water each day.

Source: Global Slow English

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