Definition

A measurement of volume that indicates how many gallons are present.

Example

The gallonage of the tank is sufficient to hold all the water needed for the garden.

Conversation

How much gallonage do you think we need for the party?

I’d say at least five gallons should be enough.

That sounds good, but we should double-check the recipe for the drinks.

Definitely! We don't want to run out of anything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gallonage → The word is formed from "gallon" (from Old French *galon*, meaning a measure of liquid) and the suffix "-age" (meaning a collection or amount). Thus, "gallonage" refers to the amount or collection of gallons.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'gallon' as a measure of liquid, and '-age' indicating a collection or amount — that's why 'gallonage' refers to the total amount measured in gallons.

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