Definitions

1. noun

A unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one cubic decimeter or 1,000 cubic centimeters.

“She bought a bottle of water with a capacity of five liters.”

2. noun

A unit of capacity for liquids in the British Imperial system, equal to 1.76 pints or 1.76 cups.

“The recipe requires two liters of milk for the cake.”

3. noun

A unit of volume in the United States customary system, equal to 1.0567 quarts or 4.2268 cups.

“She drank a liter of juice in one sitting.”