fuel station
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːəl ˌsteɪʃən/
Definition
A place where drivers can purchase gasoline, diesel, or other types of fuel for their vehicles, often also selling snacks, drinks, and other convenience items.
Examples
We pulled into the nearest fuel station to top off the tank before continuing our journey.
The new electric vehicle charging points are being installed at several existing fuel stations.
Regional English
- AmE gas station (United States) context: vehicle refueling equivalent: petrol station 'Gas station' is the most common term in American English for a place to buy fuel for a car.
- BrE petrol station (United Kingdom) context: vehicle refueling equivalent: gas station 'Petrol station' is the standard term in British English for a place to buy fuel for a car.
How to Use fuel station
- stop at a fuel station (collocation)
- To visit a fuel station to get fuel or other items. — "We need to stop at a fuel station soon; the tank is almost empty."
- fill up at a fuel station (collocation)
- To completely fill a vehicle's fuel tank at a fuel station. — "He decided to fill up at a fuel station before heading out of town."
Synonyms of fuel station
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