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
This year’s United Nations climate summit concluded over the weekend with a final statement that avoided any mention of fossil fuels, in what was widely hailed as a victory for oil and gas producers.
—
Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2025
In Colorado, jobs in the clean energy sector are already outpacing jobs in fossil fuel industries and wages in renewable energy are outpacing the national average which could benefit Pueblo’s economic future while also protecting workers, public health, and the environment.
—Jamie Valdez, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
However, the fossil fuel plan was absent from the climate deal reached during the summit.
—Pedro Rodriguez, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
Colombia responded angrily to the deal after it was approved, citing the absence of wording on fossil fuels.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2025
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.
Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2025
In Colorado, jobs in the clean energy sector are already outpacing jobs in fossil fuel industries and wages in renewable energy are outpacing the national average which could benefit Pueblo’s economic future while also protecting workers, public health, and the environment.
—Jamie Valdez, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
However, the fossil fuel plan was absent from the climate deal reached during the summit.
—Pedro Rodriguez, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
Colombia responded angrily to the deal after it was approved, citing the absence of wording on fossil fuels.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2025
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 25 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share