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"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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She used a gallon of paint to cover the entire room.
The recipe required half a gallon of fresh cream for the dessert.

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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