noun

gasholder

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Gasholder (noun) means a large cylindrical tank used for storing gas, such as town gas or natural gas. Example: “The old gasholder by the railway line has since been converted into flats.”

noun

A large cylindrical tank used for storing gas, such as town gas or natural gas.

"The old gasholder by the railway line has since been converted into flats."

"Engineers checked the pressure inside the gasholder every morning."

"A row of gasholders once dominated the skyline of the industrial town."

How to use gasholder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA gasholder is a big round tank built to store gas before it is piped out for use.

When to use it

The word is technical and industrial, most often seen in engineering or historical contexts.

Memory tip

If you picture a giant metal drum storing gas near old factories or railway lines, you have the right image for a gasholder.

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Common pairings

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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The old _____ by the railway line has since been converted into flats.

Etymology

The word is a straightforward combination of gas and holder, naming a structure that holds gas.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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gasometer

Rhymes for gasholder

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Frequently asked questions

What does gasholder mean?

It is a large cylindrical tank built to store gas, whether town gas or natural gas.

Is gasholder the same as gasometer?

Yes, gasometer is a synonym for gasholder and refers to the same kind of storage tank.

What was a gasholder used for historically?

Older gasholders stored town gas from the 1870s to the 1940s, while later ones have stored natural gas.

What is the meaning of gasholder?

"gasholder" (noun) means a large cylindrical tank used for storing gas, such as town gas or natural gas.