cubic meter meaning

Definition of cubic meter

1. a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters

   Synonyms: kiloliter, kilolitre, cubic metre

   Type of: metric capacity unit

cubic meter in a sentence

• The actual volume of the truck is thirty cubic meters.
• Natural gas reserves amount to an estimated 155 billion cubic meters.

How to pronounce cubic meter

cubic meter is pronounced /ˈkjuːbɪk ˈmiːtə/ in British English and /ˈkjubɪk ˈmitɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.