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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The European Union is now a net exporter of petrol, mainly to the United States and Africa, but an importer of diesel.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Petrol will see a 42.7 percent increase effective on Friday while diesel will be hiked 54.9 percent.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Ending the importation and registration of new petrol and diesel vehicles had been a key part of that.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

FedEx and United Parcel Service are adjusting their fuel surcharges weekly based on diesel prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He is ushered onto another bus, with its smell of sweat and diesel fumes.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario