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

Locate firewood and propane gas tanks at least 50 feet from the structure. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Investigation centers on propane used at the property Fire officials are investigating whether propane used inside the home may have contributed to the explosion. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Best stovetop percolators This classic percolator works well on all heat sources, such as electric, natural gas, propane or campfire. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Whereas lots of generators run propane or natural gas, this one is fueled by gasoline, seemingly for convenience’s sake. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 19 Aug. 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