L facts for kids
| The Latin alphabet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aa | Bb | Cc | Dd | ||
| Ee | Ff | Gg | Hh | Ii | Jj |
| Kk | Ll | Mm | Nn | Oo | Pp |
| Rr | Ss | Tt | Uu | Vv | |
| Ww | Xx | Yy | Zz | ||
The letter L is the twelfth letter in the English alphabet. It's a very common letter you see and use every day!
What L Can Mean
- Large Size: When you're looking for clothes, an "L" often stands for "large size."
- Roman Numerals: In ancient Roman numerals, the letter L means the number 50.
- Chicago's Train: In the big city of Chicago, Illinois, there's a famous elevated train system called the "Chicago 'L'". An elevated train runs on tracks built high above the streets.
- A Character: L is also the name of a clever detective character from the popular Japanese manga and anime series, Death Note.
- Game Show Letter: On the TV game show Wheel of Fortune, L is one of the special letters that contestants always get in the "Bonus Round."
- Unit of Volume: The letter L is the symbol for a litre, which is a way to measure how much liquid something can hold, like a bottle of soda.
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