gallon


Definition: Meaning of, gallon in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɡalən /

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gallon gallons
[countable]
  1. written abbreviation a unit for measuring liquids, equal to eight PINT s . In Britain this is 4.55 litres, and in the US it is 3.79 litres
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  2. informal a lot of a liquid
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gallon used in phrases

  • Imperial gallon (noun)
    1. liquid or dry a British imperial capacity measure equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 litres
  • miles per gallon (noun)
    1. the distance travelled in a vehicle powered by one gallon of petrol or diesel fuel
  • ten-gallon hat (noun)
    1. a tall hat made of soft material with a wide BRIM, worn especially by COWBOY s
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