gallon
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɡælən/
Forms: gallons
gallon means: A unit for measuring liquid, equal to eight pints; its size differs between Britain and the United States.
noun
A unit for measuring liquid, equal to eight pints; its size differs between Britain and the United States.
- The tank holds ten gallons.
- How much does petrol cost per gallon?
- He bought a gallon of paint for the kitchen.
A very large amount of liquid.
- We drank gallons of water.
- She cried gallons of tears after the breakup.
- Gallons of rain poured through the broken roof.
Questions about gallon
What does gallon mean?
A unit for measuring liquid, equal to eight pints; its size differs between Britain and the United States.
What is gallon in other languages?
Türkçe: galon · Español: galón · Français: gallon · Deutsch: Gallone · Italiano: gallone · 日本語: ガロン
How do you pronounce gallon?
It is pronounced /ˈɡælən/.
How do you use gallon in a sentence?
The tank holds ten gallons. How much does petrol cost per gallon?
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