alternative fuel

noun

: a fuel for internal combustion engines that is derived partly or wholly from a source other than petroleum and that is less damaging to the environment than traditional fuels

alternative fuel vehicles

the alternative fuel industry

Examples of alternative fuel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Steyer argued that California should restructure the market and expand alternative fuel sources, including importing refined fuel if necessary. —Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

Lori Clark, senior program manager for the North Texas council's alternative fuel and energy program, noted the price difference as well as charging speed difference. —Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026

As the Iran war sends oil and gas prices surging, the case for alternative fuels is getting stronger. —Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026

Additionally, the new hydrogen supply infrastructure in Augsburg establishes the site as a functional hub for alternative fuel research. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for alternative fuel

• accrual
• nonfuel
• refuel
• renewal
• biofuel
• contextual
• nonrenewal
• nonsexual
• unusual
• cruel
• dual
• duel