ton

B2
Pronunciation
/tʌn/
/tʌn/
/tɒn/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A unit of weight (mass) equal to 2240 pounds (a long ton) or 2000 pounds (a short ton) or 1000 kilograms (a metric ton).

2 Definition

A unit of volume; register ton.

3 Definition

In refrigeration and air conditioning, a unit of thermal power defined as 12,000 BTU/h (about 3.514 kW or 3024 kcal/h), originally the rate of cooling provided by uniform isothermal melting of one short ton of ice per day at 32 °F (0 °C).

4 Definition

A large amount.

Example Sentences
  • I've got tons of work to do.
5 Definition

A speed of 100 mph.

6 Definition

One hundred pounds sterling.

7 Definition

One hundred runs.

8 Definition

(etc.) One hundred points scored.

9 Definition

Fashion, the current style, the vogue.

10 Definition

Fashionable society; those in style.

11 Definition

The common tunny, or horse mackerel.