gallon
Translation
gallon
Examples
A British gallon is about 4.5 litres.
A British gallon is about 4.5 liters.
We need a gallon of milk for the recipe.
We need a gallon of milk for the recipe.
Grammar Patterns
a ((gallon)) of (sth.) a unit of liquid measure We bought a gallon of paint for the walls.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liter, pint (other units of volume)
Etymology
From Old Northern French 'galon', a liquid measure.
Memory Tips
Picture a large jug of milk; that's a gallon. Remember that the US and UK gallons are different sizes (a US gallon is smaller).