litre
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: litres
Sense 1
The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A measure of volume equivalent to a litre.
NounRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Lithraea caustica, a Chilean tree or bush.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “litre” mean?
The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.
Is “litre” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.