Definition of LITRE

litre

Plural: litres

Noun

  • A metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters.
  • a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
  • The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.
  • A measure of volume equivalent to a litre.
  • Lithraea caustica, a Chilean tree or bush.
  • Alternative form of litter.

Examples

  • He was amazed a small word like LITRE could hold such a large volume of points.
  • You should be able to fill four cups with one litre of water.

Origin / Etymology

From French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, from Ancient Greek λίτρα (lítra, “a Sicilian coin, a measure of weight”). Related to Latin lībra. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, libra, lira, litra, livre, and rottol.

Synonyms

cubic decimeter, cubic decimetre, l, liter

Scrabble Score: 5

litre: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
litre: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
litre: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

litre: valid Words With Friends Word