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

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Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Jay Cannon, USA Today, 26 May 2025 The large settlement came after a state appeals court ruled the city had denied Petrovich a fair hearing on his proposal to build a gas station there. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025 Chicago police did not identify the business, but public records show a convenience store and an adjacent gas station. William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025 Open late-late night, this gas station is immensely popular for its version of this hearty, savory snack, a soothing staple on offer after the local bars close. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for gas station

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Jun. 2025.

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gas station

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

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