Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In simple terms, electrification means replacing technologies that burn fossil fuels directly -- such as gas heating systems and diesel vehicles -- with electric alternatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Last month, Pouyanné lowered the diesel cap to €2.09 over several holiday weekends, most recently last Sunday for France’s Mother’s Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

There are also reports of skyrocketing petrol and diesel prices caused by the shortages.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Chinese gasoline and diesel consumption is also down more than 10% from a year ago, according to the IEA.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Then he heard on the road behind them what sounded like a diesel truck.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




Vocabulary lists containing diesel


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "diesel" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com