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Gallon

GA-luhn

/ˈɡælʌn/

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Syllable breakdown

gallon

Dictionary meaning

United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters.

Examples

  • I needed five gallons of water to fill the pond.

Synonyms: gal

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