TONの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

TON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun (1) noun (2) noun 2 noun (1) noun (2) Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In ton 1 of 2 noun (1) ˈtən plural tons also ton Synonyms of ton 1 : any of various units of weight: a : short ton see Weights and Measures Table b : metric ton 2 : a great quantity : lot ate tons of cookies has tons of money a ton of work to do 3 a : a unit of internal capacity for ships equal to 100 cubic feet called also register ton b : a unit approximately equal to the volume of a long ton weight of seawater used in reckoning the displacement of ships and equal to 35 cubic feet c : a unit of volume for cargo freight usually reckoned at 40 cubic feet called also measurement ton ton 2 of 2 noun (2) ˈtōⁿ 1 : the prevailing fashion : vogue 2 : the quality or state of being smart or fashionable Synonyms of ton Relevance Noun (1) loads plenty dozen lot slew bunch chunk pile deal quantity Noun (2) latest trend craze enthusiasm rage vogue style buzz See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of ton in a Sentence Noun (1) I received a ton of advice on the problem—all of it unsolicited Noun (2) granite countertops became all the ton in kitchen decor Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun The Stars, at least, have had a ton of power-play success, with nine goals so far. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times , 30 Apr. 2026 Patrick, your recent comments about the liberation of paying off your student loans have gotten a ton of traction online. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 30 Apr. 2026 One of them nukes a ton of Gmail functionality, and neither is explained very well. — ArsTechnica , 30 Apr. 2026 Macy’s has a ton of fragrance sets on sale, so now’s a great time to snag one. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster , 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ton Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English tunne unit of weight or capacity — more at tun Noun (2) borrowed from French, "pitch, tone, manner, style," going back to Old French, "sound of voices, voice quality," going back to Latin tonus "strain, tension, musical pitch, note" — more at tone entry 1 First Known Use Noun (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a Noun (2) 1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of ton was in the 14th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing ton bon ton came down on us like a ton of bricks deadweight ton gross ton hit him like a ton of bricks like a ton of bricks long ton measurement ton metric ton register ton short ton weigh a ton Rhymes for ton bun done dun fun gun hun jun none nun one pun run See All Rhymes for ton Browse Nearby Words to myself ton tonada See all Nearby Words Articles Related to ton Obscure Units of Measurement Quiz Do you know these uncommon units of measurement? Learning them could enrich your life immeasurably. Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ton. Accessed 4 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition ton noun ˈtən plural tons also ton 1 a short ton b : long ton 2 : metric ton 3 More from Merriam-Webster on ton Nglish: Translation of ton for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about ton Last Updated: 1 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Merriam-Webster unabridged More from Merriam-Webster Word of the Day scrupulous See Definitions and Examples » Get Word of the Day daily email! Popular in Grammar & Usage See More More Commonly Mispronounced Words 5 Verbal Slip Ups and Language Mistakes Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'? The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.' Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word? See More Popular in Wordplay See More The Longest Long Words List 9 Other Words for Beautiful The Words of the Week - May 1 Was 'nervous Nellie' a Real Person? 12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World See More Popular See More More Commonly Mispronounced Words The Longest Long Words List 9 Other Words for Beautiful See More Games & Quizzes See All Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once? Play Blossom Pick the best words! Play The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist Play Name That Tree! A quiz that’s all bark, no bite. Take the quiz See All