fossil fuel
noun
: a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed in the earth from plant or animal remains
Examples of fossil fuel in a Sentence
oil and other fossil fuels
Recent Examples on the Web
Yet most facilities still rely on fossil fuels to generate that heat.
—
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the pledge does not account for environmental impacts caused by potential microgrid solutions such as gas turbines or reliance on fossil fuels.
—Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Many of these centers are powered by fossil fuels that add greenhouse gases into the atmosphere that worsen global warming.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Hungary clings to Russian oil Hungary, along with neighboring Slovakia, have defied EU efforts to wean off Russian fossil fuels, and continued to purchase them despite Moscow’s invasion.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fossil fuel
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the pledge does not account for environmental impacts caused by potential microgrid solutions such as gas turbines or reliance on fossil fuels.
—Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Many of these centers are powered by fossil fuels that add greenhouse gases into the atmosphere that worsen global warming.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Hungary clings to Russian oil Hungary, along with neighboring Slovakia, have defied EU efforts to wean off Russian fossil fuels, and continued to purchase them despite Moscow’s invasion.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fossil fuel
Cite this Entry
“Fossil fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fossil%20fuel. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
