natural gas

noun

1

: gas issuing from the earth's crust through natural openings or bored wells

especially : a combustible mixture of methane and other hydrocarbons used chiefly as a fuel and raw material

2

: gas manufactured from organic matter (such as coal)

Examples of natural gas in a Sentence

a house heated by natural gas

Recent Examples on the Web

The scholar sees Cuba’s future in natural gas, an energy source the Cuban government already exploits in partnership with the Canadian company Sherritt International. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

America’s biggest oil field produces lots of dirty water and cheap natural gas. — Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Simply put, the company has 12 giant ships that hold natural gas. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Burning natural gas generates carbon dioxide, which is the main driver of climate change. — Ashwini Sehgal, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for natural gas

• bermudagrass
• ecclesiastes
• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass

Kids Definition

natural gas

noun

: gas that comes from the earth's crust through natural openings or bored wells

especially : a flammable mixture of hydrocarbons and especially methane used chiefly as a fuel and raw material