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Ton Definition & Meaning

1. A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms).

Example: The shipment weighed 5 tons.

2. A large amount or quantity of something.

Example: He had a ton of work to do before the deadline.

3. A measure of the capacity of a ship's cargo hold.

Example: The ship's tonnage was 10,000 tons.

4. A unit of volume used for measuring the capacity of a building or space.

Example: The auditorium has a seating capacity of 2,000 tons.

5. A musical term referring to the quality of sound produced by a musical instrument or voice.

Example: The singer's voice had a rich ton.

Examples of the word ton used in sentences.

  • My cat weighs about a ton, I need help lifting her. (animals)
  • The singer had a ton of fans waiting outside the concert venue. (entertainment)
  • The ton of groceries was too heavy for me to carry. (everyday life)
  • The ship was carrying a ton of cargo across the sea. (transportation)
  • I need to buy a ton of textbooks for the new semester. (education)
  • I'm hoping to buy a ton of books at the book sale next weekend so I can add some variety to my collection.
  • After our long hike, we were all sweating a ton and desperately needed some cold water.
  • My little brother loves to play with his toy truck, which weighs about a ton.
  • I can't decide which color to paint my room, but I think I'll go with a tonal combination of blue and green.
  • The new restaurant in town claims to have the best burgers around, but they put a ton of onions on them which I'm not a fan of.
  • I had to lift weights to get toned muscles for my upcoming fitness competition.
  • My sister loves to wear dresses with tons of ruffles and lace.
  • The ton of bricks fell from the old building and damaged the sidewalk.
  • I need to buy a ton of groceries for the party tonight.
  • After the long hike, I felt a ton of relief when we finally reached the summit.
  • The company's marketing campaign cost a ton of money, but it paid off in increased sales.
  • The athlete was able to lift a ton of weight, impressing everyone at the gym.
  • The wedding guests were dressed to the nines in their finest tuxedos and ball gowns, adding to the ton of elegance in the room.
  • The ton of bricks that fell on my foot left me in excruciating pain.
  • The chef used a ton of spices in the dish, creating a complex and flavorful taste.
  • The ton of bricks fell from the truck and caused significant damage to the road.
  • The artist used a ton of paint to create the vibrant colors in the landscape painting.
  • The politician tried to ignore the ton of criticism he received from the media and focused on his legislative agenda.
  • The fitness trainer emphasized the importance of toning muscles to achieve a lean physique.
  • The wine connoisseur could distinguish the subtle differences in flavor between a ton of grape varieties.
  • The singer's performance was top-notch, and she hit every single note with tonal perfection.
  • The ton of homework assigned by the teacher was overwhelming, but I managed to complete it on time.
  • The luxury cruise ship was equipped with a ton of amenities, including a swimming pool and a spa.
  • The ton of criticism directed towards the government's handling of the pandemic is completely justified.
  • I weighed myself this morning and was surprised to see that I had lost a ton of weight.
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