g

noun, often capitalized, often attributive

\ ˈjē

plural g's or gs\ ˈjēz

Definition of g

(Entry 1 of 4)

1a : the 7th letter of the English alphabet

b : a graphic representation of this letter

c : a speech counterpart of orthographic g

2 : the fifth tone of a C-major scale

3 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter g

4 : one designated g especially as the seventh in order or class

5 [ gravity ] : acceleration of gravity also : a unit of force that is equal to the force exerted by gravity on a body at rest and is used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when undergoing acceleration

6 [ grand ] slang : a sum of $1000

7 : something shaped like the letter G

abbreviation (1)

Definition of g (Entry 2 of 4)

1 acceleration of gravity; gravity

2 game

3 gauge

4 gelding

5 gender

6 generation

7 good

8 gram

abbreviation (2)

Definition of G (Entry 3 of 4)

1 German

2 giga-

3 guanine

4 Gulf

certification mark

Definition of G (Entry 4 of 4)

—used to certify that a motion picture is of such a nature that persons of all ages may be allowed admission — compare nc-17, pg, pg-13, r

Examples of g in a Sentence

Noun

There are two g's in “bigger.” words that end in g The song is in the key of G.

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More Definitions for g

noun

English Language Learners Definition of g

: the seventh letter of the English alphabet

: a musical note or key referred to by the letter G : the fifth tone of a C-major scale

: the force of gravity at the Earth's surface

See the full definition for g in the English Language Learners Dictionary

noun, often capitalized

\ ˈjē\

plural g's or gs\ ˈjēz \

Kids Definition of g

1 : the seventh letter of the English alphabet

2 : the musical note referred to by the letter G

3 : a unit of force equal to the force of gravity on a body The pilot experienced five G's during the sudden turn.

abbreviation

Kids Definition of g.

gram

abbreviation

Kids Definition of G

good

noun

\ ˈjē

plural g's or gs\ ˈjēz

Medical Definition of g

(Entry 1 of 3)

: a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity on a body at rest and used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when accelerated