g
1 of 4noun
ˈjē 
plural g's or gs ˈjēz
often capitalized, often attributive
1
a
: the 7th letter of the English alphabet
b
: a graphic representation of this letter
c
: a speech counterpart of orthographic g
2
: the fifth tone of a C-major scale
3
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter g
4
: one designated g especially as the seventh in order or class
5
[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
6
[grand] slang : a sum of $1000
7
: something shaped like the letter G
g
2 of 4abbreviation (1)
1
acceleration of gravity; gravity
2
game
3
gauge
4
gelding
5
gender
6
generation
7
good
8
gram
G
3 of 4abbreviation (2)
1
German
2
giga-
3
guanine
4
Gulf
G
4 of 4certification 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
Phrases Containing g
Kids Definition
g 1 of 3
noun
ˈjē
plural g's or gs
ˈjēz
often capitalized
1
: the seventh letter of the English alphabet
2
: the musical note referred to by the letter G
3
: a unit of force equal to the force of gravity on a body
The pilot experienced five G's during the sudden turn.
g.
2 of 3abbreviation
gram
G
3 of 3abbreviation
good
Medical Definition
g 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
g
2 of 3abbreviation
1
gauge
2
gender
3
gingival
4
glucose
5
grain
6
gram
7
gravity; acceleration of gravity
G
3 of 3abbreviation
guanine