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Synonyms

gas station

American  

noun

  1. service station.

gas station British  

noun

  1. another term for filling station

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Etymology

Origin of gas station

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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David Lee, a 39-year-old at the suburban gas station outside Washington, fills up his tank twice a week.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"It's ridiculous, honestly. Seeing these gas prices skyrocket, it's incredible," he said at a gas station in New Jersey.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Miller pointed to a Chevron gas station advertising gas for $6.45 per gallon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

At Costco, for example, gas is about 20 cents cheaper per gallon than at a traditional gas station.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

There wasn’t much there, just a church, a post office and a gas station called Papa Jay’s.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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