gallon
word
/ˈɡæɫən/
/ɡˈælən/
Definition
A unit for measuring volume, mostly used for liquids. In the US, one gallon equals about 3.8 liters; in the UK, one imperial gallon equals about 4.5 liters.
Usage & Nuances
'Gallon' is mainly used in the US and UK. Note the US and imperial gallons are different sizes. Common collocations: 'a gallon of milk', 'gallons of water'. Avoid mixing with liters when doing conversions.
Spanish: galónPortuguese (BR): galãoPortuguese (PT): galãoChinese (Simplified): 加仑Chinese (Traditional): 加侖Hindi: गैलनArabic: جالونBengali: গ্যালনRussian: галлонJapanese: ガロンVietnamese: gallonKorean: 갤런Turkish: galonUrdu: گیلنIndonesian: gallon
Example Sentences
A gallon is about 3.8 liters in the US.
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We need two gallons of water for the trip.
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Gas costs over four dollars a gallon now!
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He drank nearly a whole gallon of juice by himself.
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They use gallons of paint for projects this big.
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I bought a gallon of milk.
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