petrol station

noun
UK: /ˈpetrəl steɪʃn/
US: /ˈpetroʊl steɪʃn/

  1. A place where you can buy fuel for your car.

    1. I need to stop at the petrol station to fill up my car.
    2. The petrol station near my house is always busy on weekends, so I try to go during the week.

  2. A retail outlet selling fuel and often other goods and services for automobiles.

    1. He stopped at the petrol station to buy some snacks and drinks.
    2. The new petrol station offers car washes and a small convenience store, making it a one-stop shop for drivers.

Synonyms

gas station filling station service station

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "petrol station" in English means: A place where you can buy fuel for your car., A retail outlet selling fuel and often other goods and services for automobiles..

The phonetic transcription of "petrol station" is /ˈpetrəl steɪʃn/ in British English and /ˈpetroʊl steɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "petrol station": gas station, filling station, service station.

Example usage of "petrol station": "I need to stop at the petrol station to fill up my car.". More examples on the page.