high-octane

adjective

high-oc·​tane ˈhī-ˈäk-ˌtān 

1

: having a high octane number and hence good antiknock properties

high-octane gasoline

2

: very powerful, strong, or effective

high-octane football

high-octane coffee

Examples of high-octane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But over the course of numerous sequels and reboots, the franchise largely shifted away from resonant character drama in favor of high-octane action sequences and increasingly monstrous beasts. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Besides the high-octane action and deep story, there are tons of comic-book Easter eggs, costumes and claw combinations that fans will love. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

The Star-Telegram was on-hand to observe every play between the Rams high-octane offense and the Cowboys new-look defense. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026

While the film itself has remained a classic for its aerial dogfights and high-octane drama, one enduring legacy of the franchise, subtler in its approach but no less impactful, can be found in its wardrobe. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for high-octane

• isooctane
• octane

Kids Definition

high-octane

adjective

: having a high octane number and therefore good antiknock properties

high-octane gasoline