gas tank
Americannoun
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a tank containing the gasoline supply in a car, truck, or other gasoline-engine vehicle.
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a storage tank for gas or gasoline.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of gas tank
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Morgan and her husband have taken the RV and its 50-gallon gas tank on a monthslong road trip for the past two summers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
But even for a car with an average-sized gas tank of around 15 gallons, it would cost you $66 to fill up from empty at these prices.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Whether you’re filling up your gas tank or booking a flight, deploy credit cards strategically.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
"If you've suddenly got to spend a whole lot more filling up your gas tank and paying more for your utility bills, that's only going to intensify the pressure on consumer finances," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Kenny knelt on the ground next to me, studying the gas tank and bouncing his basketball off the front wheel.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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