: an action or instance of filling up something (such as a gas tank)

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Whether towing via an electric or ICE vehicle, the PG5's self-propulsion capability will increase efficiency and extend the mileage the vehicle is able to achieve per fill-up. New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026 The wireless system delivers about 11 kW for Level 2 charging at home, where Porsche says three out of four of its customers do nearly all their fill-ups. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025 The auto-resin system handles fill-ups mid-print, so no more messy glove juggling or funnel disasters. PC Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025 The 2025 Harkins cup costs $7.75 and includes the first fill-up. Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fill-up

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fill-up was in 1853

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“Fill-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fill-up. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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