# liter

Pronunciation: US say "LEE-tur" /ˈli.tɚ/; UK say "LEE-tuh" /ˈliː.tə/

## Noun

1. The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimeter and written with the symbol L, l, or ℓ.
   - Simple: A metric unit for measuring liquids, about the amount that fills four cups.
   - _The soup recipe calls for half a liter of chicken stock._
   - _The new aquarium holds two hundred liters, so filling it took most of the afternoon._

## Noun

2. Alternative form of litter. *(obsolete)* — Alternative form of litter. (pronounced: US say "LIT-ur" /ˈlɪtɚ/; UK say "LIT-uh" /ˈlɪtə/)
   - Simple: Alternative form of litter. An old spelling no longer used today.

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