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Definition of "gallon" []
- A unit of volume in the U.S. Customary System, used in liquid measure, equal to 4 quarts (3.785 liters). (noun)
- A unit of volume in the British Imperial System, used in liquid and dry measure, equal to 4 quarts (4.546 liters). See Table at measurement. (noun)
- A container with a capacity of one gallon. (noun)
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Use "gallon" in a sentence
- "No. Only, "That no merchant, cooper or any other person whatever, shall, after the first day of the first month, sell any wine under one-quarter of a cask, neither by quart, gallon or any other measure, _but only such taverners as are licensed to sell by the gallon_.""
- "“They were going on and on about how $4.00 dollars a gallon is a good thing, and won†™ t make a difference to our economy.” —"
- "$2. 25USD per gallon is a relative issue and I personally wouldn't make a decision strictly based upon the fuel cost."
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