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Word: Petrol Station

Definition: A petrol station (also known as a gas station in some countries) is a place where you can buy petrol (gasoline) to put in your car or other vehicles. These stations usually have pumps outside where you can fill up the tank of your vehicle.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use the term "petrol station" when you want to talk about where you can refuel your vehicle.
• It is a noun, so it is used to name a place.

Example Sentence:

• "I need to stop at the petrol station to fill up my car before the trip."

Advanced Usage:

• In British English, "petrol" is commonly used, whereas in American English, the term "gas station" is more common.
• You might hear people say "I’m running low on petrol" or "Let’s find a petrol station" when they need fuel.

Word Variants:

• Petrol (noun): The liquid fuel itself.
• Station (noun): A place where a particular service is provided.

Different Meaning:

• The term "station" can also refer to other types of facilities, such as a train station (where trains stop) or a bus station (where buses pick up and drop off passengers).

Synonyms:

• Gas station (American English)
• Service station
• Filling station

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Full tank: This means your vehicle has enough petrol. Example: "Make sure you have a full tank before we leave."
• Run out of petrol: This means to use all the petrol in your vehicle. Example: "We ran out of petrol in the middle of the highway."

Conclusion:

A petrol station is an essential place for vehicle owners, and knowing how to talk about it can help you in everyday conversations about travel and transportation.

Academic

Noun

1. a service station that sells gasoline

Synonyms

• gasoline station
• gas station
• filling station