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.
The decline has been very small - over the past two days diesel has come down by 0.6p and petrol by 0.3p.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The increased cost of petrol and diesel – along with that of heating oil - has become a serious concern for people struggling to make ends meet.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
At the weekend, Bowen said Australia has the equivalent of around 38 days’ use of gasoline, 31 days’ worth of diesel and 28 days’ worth of jet fuel available.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Six hundred European service stations ran out of diesel last weekend.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Ignatius instead fell backward, and the bus, exhaling diesel exhaust, rumbled past an inch or two from his desert boots.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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!
