gas station
Americannoun
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gas stations
plural
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of gas station
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Human operators selected the gas station as the target area, while onboard software independently picked the final aim point.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
The new Costco also has a 32-pump gas station, which began operating in May.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
An info line would tell people to meet at a “map point,” often a gas station parking lot, where a party crew member stood as a lookout, ready to guide the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
It is a fully electric car with the security blanket of a gas-powered generator to charge the battery, if needed—ensuring you won’t end up stranded as long as a gas station is nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Dalton nudges me and points at Hannah, walking out of the gas station with a backpack slung over her shoulder.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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