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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The tonic, which is also available in capsule form, is sold at many gas stations and retailers across the U.S. Its ingredients include kava extract, which the company says promotes relaxation and lifts mood, and kratom leaf, which is said to enhance energy and focus. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2025 In the final episode of season 2, Conrad and Jeremiah get into a disagreement at a gas station over Belly's favorite candy. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Sunday’s three big money drawings in Cash4Life and Fantasy 5 games produced one jackpot win off a ticket bought at a South Florida gas station. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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gas station

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

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