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 city of Wake Forest saw a steady stream of people filling propane tanks Friday at Holding Oil and Gas, including José Rosa, who arrived after striking out at three other places. —Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026

In Virginia, groups rushed to deliver tarps, propane tanks, hand warmers, and food. —Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

LACoFD officials said that multiple propane tanks exploded as the fire raged and that some hazardous metals, like titanium, also burned. —Julie Sharp, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026

Refrain from using appliances that could emit more fine particles, like using gas, propane, or wood-burning stoves and furnaces. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 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