Gallon Meaning
/ˈɡælən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints
nounexactly 4.54609 liters; an imperial gallon
Sentence Examples
In the imperial measurement system, four quarts equals one gallon.
The shopping list included a gallon of milk.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The recipe calls for one ____ of water, which equals about 3.8 liters.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We bought a ____ of fresh milk from the local farmers' market for the upcoming family brunch.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English gallon, galoun, galun, from Old Northern French galun, galon (“liquid measure”) (compare Old French jalon), from Late Latin galum, galus (“measure of wine”), from Vulgar Latin *galla (“vessel”), possibly from Gaulish *galla, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kel- (“goblet”). Cognate with Ancient Greek κύλιξ (kúlix, “cup”), Sanskrit कलश (kalaśa, “jar, pitcher; measure of liquid”). Related to Old French gille (“wine measure”) (from Medieval Latin gillō (“earthenware jar”)), Old French jale (“bowl”), Old French jaloie (“measure of capacity”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The recipe calls for one ____ of water, which equals about 3.8 liters.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We bought a ____ of fresh milk from the local farmers' market for the upcoming family brunch.