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
Judith Troughton, owner of Prysor Service Station, said someone filled a car with £50 worth of diesel and allegedly left without paying on Easter Monday.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 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
It is like putting diesel in a lawn mower.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
He is ushered onto another bus, with its smell of sweat and diesel fumes.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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!
