diesel
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.
See Examples For:
In 2025 Mexico shipped Cuba 17.2 million barrels of oil and 65 million gallons of jet fuel, diesel and gasoline, according to the NGO Mexicans Against Corruption and Impunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
Other information will be broadcast via satellite vehicles from a select number of journalists at emergency centres around the UK, which will carry on as long as the diesel lasts.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Volkswagen is the country's number-one carmaker for petrol and diesel vehicles.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Ahead of the release, DBS economists had forecast October inflation of 3.2%, citing rising diesel prices and a rebound in food inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The new grove was glistening like an angel on a Christmas tree, lit from within by the light of a diesel generator.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
Replacing the 200,000 buses with another round of health-hazardous diesels would cost between $60 billion to $80 billion; after accounting for rollout costs, full electric replacement would cost about 2.5 times as much.
From Salon ● May 23, 2024
But in general petrol cars made before 2005 and diesels built before September 2014 will not be allowed in the zone.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2023
Governments frown on diesels in European cities, and come 2025, diesel cars will be banned from Paris and Madrid.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2023
Had they been conventional diesels, they would have created a smelly cacophony as they idled.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 26, 2022
“She’s forty-six feet. Twin diesels, eight hundred horses.”
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
Vocabulary lists containing diesel
You Name It: Eponyms
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Some Obscure Eponyms
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
2015 Spelling Bee - Words from Round 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word