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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However, since the law began being enforced in July, many products have remained on gas station shelves throughout the state, according to KATV. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025 That’s because the South’s favorite gas station is planning yet another new location. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025 Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Jay Cannon, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025 An armed man was shot and killed Monday night by Denver police officers while attempting to rob a gas station, according to the agency. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.

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gas station

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

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