gallon

🇺🇸 /ˈɡælən/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɡælən/
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noun
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A unit for measuring liquids. In the UK and Canada, it is about 4.5 liters. In the US, it is about 3.8 liters.

The car's fuel tank holds 15 gallons of gasoline.

translation

n. A unit for measuring liquids. In the UK and Canada, it is about 4.5 liters. In the US, it is about 3.8 liters.

Word Forms

Plural gallons