gallon
Americannoun
noun
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Also called: imperial gallon. a unit of capacity equal to 277.42 cubic inches. 1 Brit gallon is equivalent to 1.20 US gallons or 4.55 litres
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a unit of capacity equal to 231 cubic inches. 1 US gallon is equivalent to 0.83 imperial gallon or 3.79 litres
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(plural) great quantities
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A unit of liquid volume or capacity in the US Customary System equal to 4 quarts (3.79 liters).
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See Table at measurement
Etymology
Origin of gallon
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English galo(u)n, gallon, from Old North French galon, derivative from base of Medieval Latin gallēta “jug, bucket,” of uncertain origin
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The national average could climb between 25 cents and 50 cents a gallon between now and April or May to the mid-$3 range, said De Haan.
From MarketWatch
The national average could climb between 25 cents to 50 cents a gallon between now and April or May to the mid-$3 range, said De Haan.
From MarketWatch
He is managing a 400,000 gallon slurry storage tank under the shed where most of his 250-strong herd have spent the winter.
From BBC
“I guess I am,” I said, “but if you really want to do something for me, go and bring me about a gallon of good cool water.”
From Literature
The only state we could find anywhere near $2.30 a gallon - on the website - is Oklahoma with an average price of $2.37 a gallon.
From BBC
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