English dictionary

ton

/t/@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds

noun.quantity

Synonyms net ton short ton

Source: WordNet 3.0
a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds

noun.quantity

Synonyms gross ton long ton

Source: WordNet 3.0
The common tunny, or horse mackerel.

noun

Source: webster1913
The prevailing fashion or mode; vogue; as, things of <i>ton</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913
A measure of weight or quantity.

noun

Source: webster1913