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 rustic cabin sleeps five people and has electricity, propane heat, kitchen appliances, but no running water. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025

In the governor's five-page executive order signed Thursday, it's noted that the disruption will cause longer wait times for propane trucks, and limits on drivers' schedules could further exacerbate the problem. —Joe Brandt, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025

Just at that moment, Katie Maloney Schwartz Maloney shows up and starts turning the taps on the propane of all the heaters. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025

This sleek propane fire pit pulls double duty as a stylish table for evening chats, s’mores nights, or crisp morning coffees. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 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