ton

Definition

  • noun: a unit for measuring weight that equals 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms)
  • noun: a unit of internal capacity for ships equal to 100 cubic feet
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: vogue, style, heap

Examples

  • Our boss 'came down on us like a ton of bricks' [=got very angry at us] when he found out we had missed the meeting.

  • The loss of his job 'hit him like a ton of bricks'. [=hit him very hard; made him very upset, unhappy, etc.]

  • I still have a 'ton' to do before the guests arrive.

Movie quotes

  • (..) That doesn't make sense. When they first opened, they had species. Now they have herbivores and carnivores. That's tons of food a week. Welcome to Isla Nublar, home of Jurassic World. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable stay with us. Where's Aunt Claire? (..)
    2015 Jurassic World