gas station — A retail establishment that sells gasoline and other automotive products
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A retail establishment that sells gasoline and other automotive products
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæs ˌsteɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 기름이나 자동차 관련 용품을 판매하는 소매점, 주유소
Korean pronunciation: **개**스 스**테이**션
Example Sentences
- The GPS said 'turn left at the gas station,' but there were three gas stations at that intersection!
- My car broke down right in front of a gas station - talk about perfect timing!
- The gas station on Highway 95 offers free coffee to truck drivers.
gas station
NOUN//ˈɡæs ˌsteɪʃən//
A retail establishment that sells gasoline and other automotive products
He pulls into the gas station to refuel his car before the long road trip.
Every great vacation starts at the gas station!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 초 자동차가 대중화되면서 등장한 용어로, '가스'와 '역(station)'을 결합했습니다. 초기에는 말 그대로 연료 공급 지점이라는 의미였지만, 현재는 다양한 서비스를 제공하는 복합 시설을 뜻합니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The GPS said 'turn left at the gas station,' but there were three gas stations at that intersection!”
“My car broke down right in front of a gas station - talk about perfect timing!”
“The gas station on Highway 95 offers free coffee to truck drivers.”
“She works the night shift at a gas station to pay for college tuition.”
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