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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Food delivery apps list Taylor Farms products available at Costco, Milam’s Markets, Aldi, Sedano’s and even gas stations like Wawa, 7-Eleven and Speedway. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 An avid traveler and diner, Avery Smith knows the most mouthwatering meals can come from unexpected places — like the counter at a gas station. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 Bags on nerds Gummy Clusters, croutons and cheese (hold the lettuce), gas station food, ice cream for breakfast, and an Arby’s angus cheesesteak stuffed with macaroni and cheese could all serve as protective fare against the parasite. Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026 The victim had been riding as a passenger in a Jeep driving on Hudson Street that was sideswiped by a Ford pickup truck exiting a driveway near a Shell gas station, authorities said. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 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 19 Jul. 2026.

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gas station

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

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