gallons
word · lemma: gallon
Definition
'Gallons' is the plural of 'gallon,' a unit of measurement for liquid, mainly used in the United States and the UK. One US gallon is about 3.78 liters; the UK gallon is about 4.55 liters.
Usage & Nuances
'Gallons' is almost always used for liquids (water, milk, gas/petrol). Common in American English; the unit is rare in countries using the metric system. Often used in exaggeration (''gallons of coffee'') to mean a lot. UK and US gallons are not equal in volume.
Example Sentences
The tank holds five gallons of water.
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He drank several gallons of lemonade.
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It felt like we used gallons of paint to finish the house.
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She always buys gallons of ice cream for family parties.
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The car can travel 400 miles on just ten gallons of gas.
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We need two gallons of milk for the party.
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