filling station

/'filiɳ'steiʃn/

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Word: Filling Station

Definition: A filling station is a place where you can buy gasoline (petrol) for your car. It is also known as a gas station or service station.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "filling station" when talking about places where vehicles are refueled.
• It is generally used in American English, while "petrol station" is more common in British English.

Example:

• "I need to stop at the filling station to get gas before our road trip."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "filling station" can also refer to facilities that provide additional services, such as car washes, convenience stores, or restaurants. For instance: - "The new filling station near my house has a coffee shop inside."

Word Variants:

• Gas Station: This is the American English equivalent and is more commonly used in the U.S.
• Petrol Station: This is the British English equivalent and is used in the UK and other countries.

Different Meanings:

• While "filling station" primarily refers to a place for refueling vehicles, in some contexts, it can refer to any service area that provides essential supplies or services, although this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Gas station
• Petrol station
• Service station

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are not many idioms specifically related to "filling station," but you might hear phrases like:

  • "Fill 'er up!" - This means to completely fill the gas tank of a vehicle.

• Phrasal Verbs:

  • "Fill up" - To fill the gas tank of a vehicle. For example:

Summary:

A filling station is a convenient place for drivers to refuel their vehicles with gasoline and often find other services.

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Noun

1. a service station that sells gasoline

Synonyms

• gasoline station
• gas station
• petrol station