Gallon (Noun)
Meaning 1
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The car's gas tank held 15 gallons of fuel.
- A gallon of milk costs about $2.50 at the store.
- She needed 5 gallons of paint to cover the entire house.
- The water cooler can hold up to 1 gallon of water.
- We have to buy a gallon of juice for the party tonight.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.