diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /

NOUN

diesel engine

Synonyms

WEAK

compression-ignition engine diesel motor

NOUN

engine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance generator instrument motor power plant tool transformer turbine weapon

STRONG

agent apparatus barrel contrivance cylinder dynamo fan horses implement means mechanism piston pot powerhouse

WEAK

power train putt-putt rubber band what's under the hood

NOUN

locomotive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

engine

WEAK

iron horse

NOUN

motor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cylinder generator transformer turbine

STRONG

mechanism piston

WEAK

power train what's under the hood

Example Sentences

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Slovakia last month ordered a 30-day restriction on diesel sales while foreigners have to pay more for the fuel there.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

While electric cars are making inroads in new sales, diesel is still the most widely used fuel.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in Jersey from 2030 have been abandoned by the environment minister.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The surcharges fluctuate based on the cost of diesel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The smell of burning diesel fuel wafted through the salty air.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple