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 lack of gas tanks makes them easier to transport and cheap enough to discard wherever they land.

From The Wall Street Journal

Political leaders across the country were encouraging people to stock up on food and dry goods, prepare first aid and supply kits and keep their vehicle gas tanks full to prevent fuel lines from freezing.

From Barron's

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