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Synonyms

gas station

American  

noun

  1. service station.

gas station British  

noun

  1. another term for filling station

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Etymology

Origin of gas station

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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At a gas station in Washington's suburbs, Jeanne Williams, 83, was aghast at the higher prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"It's ridiculous, honestly. Seeing these gas prices skyrocket, it's incredible," he said at a gas station in New Jersey.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The gas station is owned by Hawk II Environmental Corp., run by a Whittier man named Joe Bezerra Jr. Bezerra did not respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

At Costco, for example, gas is about 20 cents cheaper per gallon than at a traditional gas station.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

They crossed the river by an old concrete bridge and a few miles on they came upon a roadside gas station.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

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