galloner

noun

galloner

noun

Etymology From gallon + -er.

1

In compounds A container holding or measuring the specified number of gallons.

  • For Kaitlin Self, a University of Florida junior and "two galloner" - meaning she's already donated two gallons of blood - news of the new rule was heartening.2013 August 4, Kristine Crane, “Good news for blood supply: Those with tattoos needn't wait to donate”, in The Gainesville Sun:
  • He found that the “one galloner” was inadequate, so he splurged and purchased a 400 gallon tank truck to deliver gasoline to his rural customers.2018 August 16, ohtadmin, “100 years in the making”, in Pioneer Tribune:

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