Ton

/tʌn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A unit of weight equivalent to 2,000 pounds in the United States and 1,000 kilograms in most other countries.

The shipment weighed more than a ton, making it difficult to transport.

A large amount or quantity of something.

We have a ton of work to complete before the deadline.

A colloquial term for a significant degree of something.

He has a ton of energy that keeps him active all day.

Middle English 'tun', from Old French 'tonne', from Latin 'tunna'.

a ton of

a large amount of something.

weigh a ton

to be very heavy.

tons of fun

a lot of enjoyment.

ton of bricks

a heavy impact or effect.

kilogram

A unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams.

pound

A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces.

load

A quantity of something that is carried or transported.

A lot or huge amount.

I've got a ton of work to finish.

Something very heavy.

That box is a ton!