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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abbreviation (2)

German

giga-

guanine

Gulf

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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

Example Sentences

Noun There are two g's in “bigger.” words that end in g The song is in the key of G.

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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Cite this Entry

Style

“G.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/g. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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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