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

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

The lack of utilities means residents cook food using portable gas tanks to power stoves.

From BBC

With her children she has gathered some wood, clothing and a gas tank, hoping to use the wood for cooking or to build makeshift toilets.

From Barron's

“One pound will breach the gas tank, and if it’s a soft dirt below, it may leave a mark,” while 10 pounds would “obliterate the inside of the car,” Sweetow said.

From Los Angeles Times