g

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noun

ˈjē

plural g's or gs ˈjēz

often capitalized, often attributive

: the 7th letter of the English alphabet

: a graphic representation of this letter

: a speech counterpart of orthographic g

: the fifth tone of a C-major scale

: a graphic device for reproducing the letter g

: one designated g especially as the seventh in order or class

[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

[grand] slang : a sum of $1000

: something shaped like the letter G

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abbreviation (1)

acceleration of gravity; gravity

game

gauge

gelding

gender

generation

good

gram

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certification mark

—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

Just one cup of blackberries contains nearly 8 grams (g) of fiber, which covers 28.5% of the Daily Value (DV) for this important nutrient. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Aug. 2024 On Using a men's 8.5-US-size shoe as an example, each upper weighs just 30 grams (1 oz), with the whole shoe reportedly tipping the scales at 170 g (6 oz). —

Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 July 2024 Studies have shown that cinnamon can be safely taken in doses of up to 6 grams (g) daily for six weeks. —

Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 July 2024 Chips and nacho cheese sauce: Calories (220); Total fat (13 g; 17% of daily value); Cholesterol (0 mg); Sodium (280 mg; 12%); Total carbohydrates (24g; 9%); and Protein (3 g). —

Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for g

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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

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“G.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/g. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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Kids Definition

1 of 2 noun

ˈjē

plural g's or gs

often capitalized

: the seventh letter of the English alphabet

: the musical note referred to by the letter G : the fifth tone of a C-major scale

: 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

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

1 of 3 noun

ˈjē

plural g's or gs ˈjēz

: 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

2 of 3 abbreviation

gauge

gender

gingival

glucose

grain

gram

gravity; acceleration of gravity

3 of 3 abbreviation

guanine

Last Updated: 21 Aug 2024 - Updated example sentences

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