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

It is now costing the average American 35% more to fill up their gas tank than it did at the start of the war just one month ago — so reports AAA.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

"If you've suddenly got to spend a whole lot more filling up your gas tank and paying more for your utility bills, that's only going to intensify the pressure on consumer finances," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

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 • Jan. 3, 2026

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 • Nov. 20, 2025

Kenny knelt on the ground next to me, studying the gas tank and bouncing his basketball off the front wheel.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen