Synonyms for gasholder
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A large cylindrical tank used for storing gas, especially town gas (1870s-1940s) or natural gas (1950s-present). Types include one with telescopic sections with wet seals in between and one with a nontelescoping tank and a dry seal.
Forms
- Plural
- gasholders → gasometers…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gasholder | falling | |
| gasometer | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- gasometer