gas tank
Americannoun
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a tank containing the gasoline supply in a car, truck, or other gasoline-engine vehicle.
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a storage tank for gas or gasoline.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of gas tank
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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“If I try to … date somewhere an hour away from where I live, I’ll go through a gas tank in three days.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
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
Finally I think to check the gas tank, which I should have done right away.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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