Phrase guide

petrol station

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A facility selling fuel for motor vehicles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, Hong-Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, New-Zealand, Singapore, South-Africa, UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: petrol filling station, filling station, gas station, fuel provider, fuel station, fuel supplier, fueling station, fuelling station, garage, gas bar, gasoline stand, gasoline station, motor station, petrol bunk, petrol pump, petrol garage, petrol station, service station, servo, vehicle station

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a service station that sells gasoline

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gasoline station, gas station, filling station

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: service station

History

Etymology

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