gas
Translation
gas, gasoline
Examples
Oxygen is a gas.
Oxygen is a gas.
We use gas for cooking.
We use gas for cooking.
The party was a real gas.
The party was a real gas.
Grammar Patterns
((gas)) [uncountable] fuel for a car; gasoline I need to get some gas.
((a gas / gases)) [countable] a substance like air Hydrogen is a light gas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vapour, fume; Note: In the US, 'gas' is short for 'gasoline'.
Etymology
Coined in the 17th century by a Flemish chemist, from Greek 'khaos' (chaos).
Memory Tips
Imagine filling your car with 'gas' gives you the power to escape 'chaos' on the road.