Tons

Word TONS
Character 4
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /tʌnz/

Definitions and meanings of "Tons"

What do we mean by tons?

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

A unit of volume; register ton.

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).

A large amount.

A speed of 100 mph.

One hundred pounds sterling.

One hundred runs.

(etc.) One hundred points scored.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Tons

The word "tons" in example sentences

I tell you, tons and _tons_ of snow fell into its mouth. " ❋ Alice B. Emerson (N/A)

Neighbors heard what they described as "tons of gunshots," and some hid under the covers in their beds, afraid to look outside. ❋ Unknown (2011)

They're in tons of movies and in popular books like my friend Max Brooks "World War Z." ❋ Dean Obeidallah (2010)

The windows let in tons of light — much appreciated by the betta fish named Dave — and give him a great spot to grow some plants for some air-purifying goodness. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I wish you all the best in tons and would love to know your creative works as they evolve. ❋ Unknown (2010)

They come in tons of flavors like Apple Orchard, Pumpkin Spice, and Cheddar Cheese to name a few. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This will surely pull in tons of revenue that the city is somehow anticipating for the Olympics. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Meenal Raval, one of the co-founder of PhillyFreeCycle estimates that the service diverts 456 tons from the city trash collection every year. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Since then, she -- and her signature pout and gap teeth -- has been featured in tons of editorials and scored some major fashion campaigns, like Miu Miu and Barneys. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

But it is a claim based on the exact same logic as the claim being made in tons of right-wing blogs and even some mainstream news organizations that a recent poll shows that the Tea Party and Christian Right are (to use ACB's headline) "Closely Linked." ❋ Eric Sapp (2010)

I saw blue and green ones too, so I think they come in tons of colors now! ❋ Unknown (2009)

The one that was given a short second season because a lot of crazy fans sent in tons of nuts, only to not tune in and actually watch the second season, but I digress. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Chronicles of Chaos, however, has more on its mind -- whole encyclopedias worth of more on its mind, as in tons of Greek mythology, several philosophical systems, and a lot of physics thrown in for good measure. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Earth Day volunteers for the Anacostia Watershed Society removed 25 tons from the river in April. ❋ Christy Goodman (2010)

Sure, they pumped in tons of liquidity, but as we have established here, the money is being spread out globally this time and not just moved around in our borders. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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