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

Isar called off a launch attempt on January 21 due to an issue with a pressurization valve, and then halted a countdown on March 25, moments before liftoff, when engineers detected rising temperatures in the rocket’s liquid propane fuel. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026

Some of June’s best deals include a propane fire pit table that helps keep gatherings going long after the sun goes down, a patio bistro set for under $100, and a luxe daybed that makes your backyard feel like a private retreat. — Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026

This $58 device can also detect explosive gases like natural gas and propane. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026

Near the stadium, a worker on a cart zipped by, transporting what looked like propane tanks. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 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