g

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noun

plural g's or gs ˈjēz How to pronounce g (audio)
often capitalized, often attributive
1
a
: the 7th letter of the English alphabet
b
: a graphic representation of this letter
c
: a speech counterpart of orthographic g
2
: the fifth tone of a C-major scale
3
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter g
4
: one designated g especially as the seventh in order or class
5
[gravity] : acceleration of gravity
also : a unit of force that is equal to the force exerted by gravity on a body at rest and is used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when undergoing acceleration
6
[grand] slang : a sum of $1000
7
: something shaped like the letter G

g

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abbreviation (1)

1
acceleration of gravity; gravity
2
game
3
gauge
4
gelding
5
gender
6
generation
7
good
8
gram

G

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abbreviation (2)

1
German
2
giga-
3
guanine
4
Gulf
used to certify that a motion picture is of such a nature that persons of all ages may be allowed admission
compare nc-17, pg, pg-13, r

Examples of g in a Sentence

Noun There are two g's in “bigger.” words that end in g The song is in the key of G.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Each food product earns color and letter based on the resulting score (calculated per 100g or 100ml). Julie Chapon, Fortune Europe, 5 Mar. 2024 The lead concentrate is expected to contain 47% lead and average 3,140 g/t silver over the LOM. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2024 Real beef farming releases nearly 50 kg (110 lbs) of CO2 emissions per 100 g of protein—the hybrid grain, meanwhile, releases less than 6.27 kg (14.8 lbs) for the same amount. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2024 Per serving: Calories: 250; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 370 mg; Carbohydrates: 42 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 6 g; Protein: 5 g This story was originally published September 11, 2018, 1:48 PM. Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Kia’s 2022 fleet was close behind at 306 g/mi, Honda finished at 309, and Subaru coasted in at 318. Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024 The maximum dose is 60 g per week or 100 g every 2 weeks. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2024 Keeps You Hydrated One cup of grapes supplies 121 grams (g) of water that supports hydration.2 Staying hydrated helps to eliminate waste in the body through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Dec. 2023 Flaky Butter Crust Makes 2 (9-inch) crusts Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup (81g) water 2 1/4 cups (291g) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into thin pats In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and salt in the water. The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of g was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near g

Cite this Entry

“G.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/g. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

g

1 of 2 noun
ˈjē
plural g's or gs
often capitalized
1
: the seventh letter of the English alphabet
2
: the musical note referred to by the letter G : the fifth tone of a C-major scale
3
: acceleration of gravity
also : a unit of force equal to the weight of a body on which the force acts
an astronaut may experience 3 g's during liftoff

G

2 of 2 certification mark
used to certify that a motion picture is of such a nature that persons of all ages may be allowed admission

Medical Definition

g

1 of 3 noun
plural g's or gs ˈjēz How to pronounce g (audio)
: a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity on a body at rest and used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when accelerated

g

2 of 3 abbreviation
1
gauge
2
gender
3
gingival
4
glucose
5
grain
6
gram
7
gravity; acceleration of gravity

G

3 of 3 abbreviation
guanine

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