Synonyms for

Gasoline

Verb / ˈgæsʌˌli:n / Another word for gasoline — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a volatile flammable liquid used as fuel in internal combustion engines

Synonyms & similar words

gas gasolene petrol petrol fuel gas diesel kerosene benzine naphtha oil propane butane ethyl methanol methane LPG biofuel

Synonyms by register

Formal

petrol motor fuel fuel oil

Informal

gas juice petrol

Literary

firewater liquid fire

Antonyms

water steam air electricity hydrogen ethanol

Common collocations

  • fill up with gasoline
  • buy gasoline
  • unleaded gasoline
  • regular gasoline
  • premium gasoline
  • gasoline engine
  • gasoline prices
  • gasoline station

Word family

noun gasoline

Usage note

In American English, 'gas' is a very common informal synonym. In British English, 'petrol' is the standard term for gasoline.

Example sentences

  1. The car needs gasoline to run.
  2. I can smell gasoline at the gas station.
  3. The gasoline prices have gone up again.
  4. My dad needs to put gasoline in the lawn mower.
  5. The gasoline tank is almost empty.

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