gallon
/ˈɡælən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: gallons
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
exactly 4.54609 liters; an imperial gallon
NounRegister: UK
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gallon” mean?
A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints
Is “gallon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.