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

The firefighters faced additional challenges due to the intense summer heat, and chemicals and propane tanks stored in the warehouse. — Mary Ella Hastings july 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Avoid activities that create more fine particles indoors, like smoking and vaping; using gas, propane or wood-burning stoves; spraying aerosol products; frying or boiling food; burning candles or incense and vacuuming without a HEPA filter. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Tent sites include fire pits, hammocks, propane grills, and dreamy string lights. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

In other areas, cities and counties take them back through household hazardous waste programs, which also collect items like motor oil, paint, pesticides, and propane tanks. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 July 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