Synonyms for petrol

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pe-truh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛ trəl

Top 10 synonyms for petrol

Other synonyms for the word petrol

Définition of petrol

Origin : "gasoline," 1895, from French pétrol (1892); earlier used (1580s) in reference to the unrefined substance, from Middle French petrole "petroleum," from Old French (13c.), from Medieval Latin petroleum (see petroleum).

As in petroleum : noun oil
As in black gold : noun crude oil
As in crude oil : noun unrefined petroleum
As in gasoline : noun fuel

Example sentences :

The car was fully supplied with petrol and water—was in admirable order.
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

From the tap which he had already turned on the petrol was flowing freely.
Extract from : « The Island Mystery » by George A. Birmingham

Evidently the petrol had burnt out; but not so the fire, alas!
Extract from : « Sarah's School Friend » by May Baldwin

He dragged the full can of petrol to the other side of the cellar.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on the Trail » by George Durston

The fire he had started blazed up at once, owing to the petrol.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on the Trail » by George Durston

That was the other can of petrol, as he could guess readily enough.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on the Trail » by George Durston

It was a difficult task, especially so because of the petrol, which was no light burden.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on the Trail » by George Durston

He tightened the nut and turned to measure the petrol in the tank.
Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts

I met her in the lane when I was following the lorry, and asked her about petrol.
Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts

I had the pleasure of meeting you in May, when you were so kind as to give me petrol to get me to Bordeaux.
Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts

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