variants
also propellent
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of propellant
Gulping 40,000 pounds of propellant per second, the booster climbed away from its launch stand and gracefully arced over to the east atop a long jet of flaming exhaust visible for dozens of miles around.
—
William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
Rocket Lab also has the option to return the Neutron first stage back to the launch site when mission parameters allow the rocket to reserve enough propellant to make the return journey.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
The company also plans to launch its first, more complex liquid propellant launch vehicle later this year.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025
First conceived of in 1945, this is a rocket that replaces burning chemical fuel with a nuclear reactor that is used to heat up a propellant.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for propellant
William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
Rocket Lab also has the option to return the Neutron first stage back to the launch site when mission parameters allow the rocket to reserve enough propellant to make the return journey.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
The company also plans to launch its first, more complex liquid propellant launch vehicle later this year.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025
First conceived of in 1945, this is a rocket that replaces burning chemical fuel with a nuclear reactor that is used to heat up a propellant.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for propellant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propellant
Noun
-
The Trump administration, though, has recently objected to ICAO's move to boost sustainable aviation fuel.—
Valerie Volcovici and Timothy Gardner,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
-
The low-cost shipping had helped fuel bargain shopping online at firms like Temu and Shein.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
But then Littlejohn speaks, Zooming in from Big Mac in his red prison shirt, and Hood feels some spark of hope kindling.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
-
That reassessment proved to be the creative kindling in her mind.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Early momentum swing Despite all the emotion and energy in the rink with Gabriel Landeskog’s stirring return to action after nearly three years away, Colorado started slowly.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Understanding and protecting your energy is key at any stage in your career.—
Ivan Terzi,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Hugo saw that something as simple as shoes could be solved with the right approach and insights, cementing his belief in the power of technology to solve real-world problems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
-
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Massive Entertainment's ambitious action-adventure game would be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, which speaks well about the raw graphical power of Nintendo's new hybrid console.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Propellant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propellant. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share