g

noun, often capitalized, often attributive \ ˈjē \

Definition of g

plural g's or gs play \ˈjēz\

1 a : 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

[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

[grand]

slang : a sum of $1000

7 : something shaped like the letter G

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Examples of g in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of g

before 12th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge

g

abbreviation

Definition of g

1 acceleration of gravity; gravity

2 game

3 gauge

4 gelding

5 gender

6 generation

7 good

8 gram

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G

abbreviation

Definition of G

1 German

2 giga-

3 guanine

4 Gulf

G

certification mark

Definition of G

—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

G Defined for English Language Learners

g

noun

Definition of g for English Language Learners

: 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

G Defined for Kids

g

noun, often capitalized \ ˈjē \

Definition of g for Students

plural g's or gs \ˈjēz\

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.

g.

abbreviation

Definition of g. for Students

gram

G

abbreviation

Definition of G for Students

good

Medical Dictionary

g

noun \ ˈjē \

medical Definition of g

plural g's or gs play \ˈjēz\

: 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