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

Upfront, edge rusher Josh Sweat anchors the pass rush alongside Andrew Billings, while a young secondary will face immediate pressure against high-octane NFC West offenses. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Tayara poured his unabashed sense of self into AORA, creating an effortless extension of his passions, blending high-octane colors and finishes with sustainable—yet oh so chic—packaging and mindful ingredient sourcing. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Wu, who plays a high-octane, attacking style of tennis, matched Alcaraz shot for shot in a thrilling opening set, and had a 3-1 tiebreak lead before Alcaraz settled. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Then check out a trio of movies that deliver the same high-octane criminal thrills. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 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