gallon — a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 3.785 liters in the US
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 3.785 liters in the US
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡælən/
Example Sentences
- I bought a gallon of ice cream for the party and finished it all by myself.
- Gas prices have risen to $4 per gallon.
- My mom always buys milk by the gallon because we drink so much of it.
gallon
NOUN[/ˈɡælən/]
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 3.785 liters in the US
Large liquid measurement unit
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'gallon' derives from Middle French 'galon', originally a unit of measurement for wine and other liquids. The term was standardized in England and subsequently adopted in America, though the imperial gallon and US gallon differ slightly in volume.
Breakdown
galon (Old French) → gallon (English). The word retains its root form with English phonetic adaptation, with no additional morphological components; it functions as a standalone noun for a unit of liquid capacity.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I bought a gallon of ice cream for the party and finished it all by myself.”
“Gas prices have risen to $4 per gallon.”
“My mom always buys milk by the gallon because we drink so much of it.”
“The recipe calls for a gallon of soup, but I think that's enough to feed an army!”
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