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

One criticism levelled at the World Cup is that, despite a month of high-octane drama, the same small collection of countries ultimately wins it. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

The action franchise, developed through a creative collaboration between Jain and D’Souza, is described as combining high-octane action with dramatic storytelling. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

The series continues its winning blend of high-octane action choreography and comedic friction between elite wealth and police bureaucracy. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

As a very high-octane, easily stressed gal in the entertainment industry, Dave is my calming, grounding force. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 July 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