gallon

UK
/ˈɡæl.ən/
US
/ˈɡæl.ən/

Übersetzungen

gallonsubstantiv
gallons
Pl.
UK
/ˈɡæl.ən/
US
/ˈɡæl.ən/
He bought a gallon of milk from the store.
Он купил галлон молока в магазине.
Synonyme
gallonadjektiv
UK
/ˈɡæl.ən/
US
/ˈɡæl.ən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote a capacity of one gallon.

Definitionen

gallonsubstantiv
A unit of volume for liquid measure equal to four quarts, in the US equal to approximately 3.785 liters.
The car's fuel tank can hold up to 15 gallons of gasoline.
A unit of volume for liquid measure in the UK, equal to approximately 4.546 liters.
In the UK, a gallon of milk is slightly larger than in the US.
A container whose capacity is one gallon, or the quantity of liquid it holds.
He bought a gallon of paint for the job.
(informal, usually plural) A very large quantity.
She drank gallons of water after the long run.
gallonadjektiv
Designating a container or quantity that holds or contains one gallon.
He filled a gallon can with paint.