propane

noun

pro·​pane ˈprō-ˌpān 

: a heavy flammable gaseous alkane C₃H₈ found in crude petroleum and natural gas and used especially as fuel and in chemical synthesis

Examples of propane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Officials said the fire started outside and spread by gasoline and propane materials. —Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026

The explosions had been caused by propane tanks and other flammable items inside the structure. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026

Additionally, there were seven hazmat incidents, which included gasoline and propane tank leaks. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

The other factors refineries need to consider are the price of crude oil (dirtier and heavier crude is cheaper than lighter), and the end products the refineries are making — everything from gasoline for cars, jet fuel, propane and asphalt. —Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary prop- + -ane

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for propane

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign

Kids Definition

propane

noun

pro·​pane ˈprō-ˌpān 

: a heavy flammable gas found in crude petroleum and natural gas and used especially as fuel and in the chemical industry

Medical Definition

propane

noun

pro·​pane ˈprō-ˌpān 

: a heavy flammable gaseous alkane C₃H₈ found in crude petroleum and natural gas and used especially as fuel and in chemical synthesis