gas station

noun

: a retail station for servicing motor vehicles especially with gasoline and oil

called also service station

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Closer to the front lines, Russians have employed smaller attack drones to terrorize civilian areas in Ukraine, targeting gas stations and vehicles. — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Buc-ee's, the popular gas station chain, is facing backlash for its aggressive trademark enforcement. — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The Miccosukee tribe runs a service plaza halfway across with a food court, gas station and casino. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Opponents to pushing back the ban cite easy access for minors at common stores such as gas stations. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gas station

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First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gas station was in 1925

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gas station

noun
: a place for servicing motor vehicles especially with gasoline and oil

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