gas station
Americannoun
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gas stations
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of gas station
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, a driver in Aryanshahr, in the conservative heartland of northeast Iran, said he was stranded with his family at a gas station after trying to refuel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
These leaks, which include several maps, video from a gas station and a car wash, come just days before the game is set to have an exclusive preview on Netflix.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
It also appeared that Guzmán López had brought along snacks from the Mexican gas station chain Oxxo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
No gas station visits, no oil change, just tire rotation and a brake check.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
G’ma would notice a random poster in a gas station.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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