gallon

noun C1

Meaning

A gallon is a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, predominantly used in the United States and certain other countries, equivalent to approximately 3.785 liters; it is subdivided into four quarts and is often employed in contexts involving fluid volum
💡 While "gallon" is commonly understood in everyday contexts, it is essential to specify whether one is referring to the US gallon or the imperial gallon, as they differ in volume, which can lead to significant discrepancies in calculations.

Example Sentences

The car's fuel tank holds about ten gallons of gasoline .
The container holds one gallon of purified water for testing .
The experiment required precisely one gallon of distilled water for accuracy .
The factory produces over a thousand gallons of paint daily .

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