gas tank

American  

noun

1. a tank containing the gasoline supply in a car, truck, or other gasoline-engine vehicle.

2. a storage tank for gas or gasoline.

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Etymology

Origin of gas tank

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The proposal he had in mind was a symbol on the dashboard that would tell drivers which side of the car the gas tank was on.

From The Wall Street Journal

The village's gas plant has turned 10, so locals made a cake shaped like the two domed gas tanks.

From BBC

AAA recommends drivers fill their gas tanks the night before their trip, and check their car battery and tire pressure.

From Barron's

The spill originated from a damaged gas tank owned by Carbon California, a company that operates oil and gas wells in the state, particularly in Ventura County.

From Los Angeles Times

Fires broke out when gas tanks and broken fuel lines ignited.

From Literature