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12 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Gallon' in a Sentence

"A unit of capacity commonly used in English-speaking countries, with the U.S. standard gallon equal to 231 cubic inches (approximately 3.7853 liters) and the British imperial gallon equal to 277.42 cubic inches (about 4.546 liters). Abbreviation: gal." more

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The hiker carried a gallon of water in a backpack during the long trek.
The distillery produced a limited edition of bourbon, each bottle sealed with a waxed gallon cap.
The farmer stored several gallons of water for irrigation purposes.
The farmer measured the field's irrigation needs in gallons per minute.
The construction workers mixed a gallon of concrete for the foundation.
The firefighter carried a gallon of water to extinguish the small fire.
The aquarium needed a new filter for its 50-gallon tank.
He filled a gallon-sized container with homemade iced tea.
The environmentalist urged people to reduce their use of plastic gallon jugs.
The artist mixed vibrant colors to create a gallon-sized palette for the mural.
She poured three gallons of milk into the large container.
The gallon's capacity is insufficient for the long road trip.

Gallon

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nounA unit of capacity commonly used in English-speaking countries, with the U.S. standard gallon equal to 231 cubic inches (approximately 3.7853 liters) and the British imperial gallon equal to 277.42 cubic inches (about 4.546 liters). Abbreviation: gal.
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Last Updated On: July 3, 2024
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