Petrol Shed

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛt.rəl ʃɛd/

Definitions of petrol shed

noun A place where petrol is sold or stored.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a petrol shed on the way to the city.

A2 The petrol shed was closed when I drove past it.

B1 We need to stop at the petrol shed to fill up the tank.

B2 The petrol shed on the highway is known for its affordable prices.

C1 The petrol shed near our house is always busy during rush hour.

C2 The petrol shed chain has expanded to include convenience stores and car wash services.

Examples of petrol shed in a Sentence

formal The petrol shed is located at the corner of the street for easy access to fuel.

informal Let's stop by the petrol shed to fill up the tank before we hit the road.

slang I always prefer to refuel at that petrol shed because they have the best prices.

figurative In the journey of life, the petrol shed symbolizes the need to refuel and keep moving forward.

Grammatical Forms of petrol shed

• plural: petrol sheds
• comparative: more petrol shed
• superlative: most petrol shed
• present tense: petrol shed
• future tense: will petrol shed
• perfect tense: have petrol shed
• continuous tense: is petrol shedding
• singular: petrol shed
• positive degree: petrol shed
• infinitive: to petrol shed
• gerund: petrol shedding
• participle: petrol shed

Origin and Evolution of petrol shed

First Known Use: 1905 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'petrol shed' originated in the early 20th century in England.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a small building or structure where petrol (gasoline) was stored or sold, the term 'petrol shed' has evolved to also encompass larger fuel stations or service stations where various types of fuel are dispensed.