gas station

noun

: a retail station for servicing motor vehicles especially with gasoline and oil

called also service station

Examples of gas station in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He was spotted Sunday purchasing fuel for his boat at a gas station in Pearl but has not been seen since, KTVI reported. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024 Colerain Township may be home to 2 of the cult-favorite gas stations Silverton Village Council first heard the informal presentation to introduce the idea at an April 18 meeting, according to village meeting minutes. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for gas station 

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Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gas station was in 1925

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“Gas station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gas%20station. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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gas station

noun
: a place for servicing motor vehicles especially with gasoline and oil

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