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⇱ G Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

Dictionary Definition
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variants often G
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 4

abbreviation (1)

1
acceleration of gravity; gravity
2
game
3
gauge
4
gelding
5
gender
6
generation
7
good
8
gram

G

3 of 4

abbreviation (2)

1
German
2
giga-
3
guanine
4
Gulf
β€”used to certify that a movie is of such a nature that persons of all ages may be allowed admission compare nc-17, pg, pg-13, r
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Words Starting With G

Browse 12,861 words and phrases that start with the letter G, from gab to gyve.

Examples of g in a Sentence

Noun There are two g's in β€œbigger.” 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

β€œG.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/g. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

g

1 of 2 noun
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plural g's or gs
often capitalized
1
: the seventh letter of the English alphabet
2
: the musical note referred to by the letter G : the fifth tone of a C-major scale
3
: 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

G

2 of 2 certification mark
β€”used to certify that a motion picture is of such a nature that persons of all ages may be allowed admission

Medical Definition

: 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 3 abbreviation
1
gauge
2
gender
3
gingival
4
glucose
5
grain
6
gram
7
gravity; acceleration of gravity

G

3 of 3 abbreviation
guanine

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