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Definition of gasoline

gasoline

/ˌɡæs.əˈliːn/
gas · o · line
Plural:gasolines
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gasoline Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A volatile, flammable liquid obtained from the refinement of petroleum, used primarily as fuel in internal-combustion engines.

Example

"The price of gasoline sharply increased during the summer travel season."

2

North American A specific grade or chemical blend of this liquid fuel.

Example

"Modern aviation gasolines are formulated with specific additives to prevent freezing at high altitudes."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In North American English, 'gasoline' (often shortened to 'gas') is the standard term for motor fuel, whereas British and Commonwealth English exclusively use 'petrol'.

• Rhymes for gasoline

• Nearby Words

gaslighter
gaslighting
gasman
gasoline
gasp
gassed
gassiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1860s, likely derived from 'gas' combined with the Latin 'oleum' (oil) and the chemical suffix '-ine'. It was originally used as a trade name for an illuminant before becoming the primary term for internal-combustion engine fuel in North America.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gasoline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gasoline
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