1. A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds.
2. A metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms.
3. A large amount or quantity.

Examples

• The truck can carry up to five tons of cargo.
• He lost a ton of weight after the diet.
• The shipment weighed a ton.
• They have tons of homework to complete.
• This box feels like it weighs a ton.