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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Most people know the Dunwoody gas station spot for its burger, but the chili dog deserves its own conversation. Justin Brown, AJC.com, 27 June 2026 The Sevastopol resident – who did not want to be named for safety reasons – told CNN there was no fuel at gas stations, but that public transport was still running. Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 The few stores that opened did so to sell food, beverages, and other essential supplies, while long lines formed outside gas stations. Julio Blanca, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 This week, the Supreme Court overturned a Hawaii law that forced gun owners to get permission to bring a firearm onto private property that is open to the public, like a restaurant, supermarket or gas station. Forbestv, Forbes.com, 26 June 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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gas station

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

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