Definition of "litre" in English

noun

1. The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.

   • Holonyms: kilolitre < megalitre < gigalitre
   • Meronyms: picolitre < nanolitre < microlitre < millilitre
   • You should be able to fill four cups with one litre of water.

2. (informal) A measure of volume equivalent to a litre.

noun

1. Lithraea caustica, a Chilean tree or bush.

noun

1. (obsolete) Alternative form of litter.