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gallon

/ˈɡæl.ən/

Translations

gallonnoun

gallons

/ˈɡæl.ən/

He bought a gallon of milk from the store.

Он купил галлон молока в магазине.

Synonyms

fluid ounce

gallonadjective

/ˈɡæl.ən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote a capacity of one gallon.

gallonnoun

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.

gallonadjective

Designating a container or quantity that holds or contains one gallon.

He filled a gallon can with paint.