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

Set in the fictional Arlen, Texas, the original series followed the life of Hank Hill, an enthusiastic seller of propane and propane accessories; his wife, Peggy, local Boggle champ and substitute teacher; and their son, Bobby, who defied any expectation his father had for a son. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025

Grab your propane, propane accessories and Alamo beer. —Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025

Each of the accommodations has light wood paneling, large plate glass windows with lake views, and a deck; the loft comes with a propane fireplace. —Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025

During the final inspection process, the propane lines were tested with pressurized air, according to Maggie Holman, a spokesperson for the city's Development Services Department. —Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

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