/ˈliːtər/ LEE-tər

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to 1,000 milliliters or 1.76 pints.

“The recipe requires 2 litres of water to make the cake.”

2. noun

A quantity of liquid, especially a standard amount of an alcoholic drink.

“I’m going to have a litre of beer at the party tonight.”