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

Many le Carré fans adore the books as an antidote to the glossy, high-octane adventures of Ian Fleming’s superspy, James Bond. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Breakfast is à la carte, with all the usual suspects, including shakshuka and avocado toast, and silver pots filled with high-octane coffee. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Thrillers come in many styles, from mind-numbingly psychological to high-octane crime. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026

The video, a high-octane aerobic montage, is directed by Lennert Madou. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 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