natural gas

noun

1

: gas issuing from the earth's crust through natural openings or bored wells

especially : a combustible mixture of methane and other hydrocarbons used chiefly as a fuel and raw material

2

: gas manufactured from organic matter (such as coal)

Examples of natural gas in a Sentence

a house heated by natural gas

Recent Examples on the Web

While this might appear laudable, the reality is that Mexico could do much more but political constraints have hindered natural gas development for many years. —Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Significant natural gas potential Alaska’s gas reserves are significant. —Brett Watson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025

With domestic natural gas running short, coastal states were preparing to build import terminals to bring gas from abroad. —Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 Apr. 2025

Experts say the trend is fueled by the emergence of cheap natural gas and increasing competition from renewable energy sources like wind and solar. —Jeremy Cox, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for natural gas

• bermudagrass
• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass

Kids Definition

natural gas

noun

: gas that comes from the earth's crust through natural openings or bored wells

especially : a flammable mixture of hydrocarbons and especially methane used chiefly as a fuel and raw material