natural gas

noun

1

: gas issuing from the earth's crust through natural openings or bored wells

especially : a combustible mixture of methane and other hydrocarbons used chiefly as a fuel and raw material

2

: gas manufactured from organic matter (such as coal)

Examples of natural gas in a Sentence

a house heated by natural gas

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, Gazprombank played a role in Russia's remaining natural gas supplies to Europe by handling payments from foreign customers, though Europe is now far less dependent on Russian gas. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

The proposal calls for moving ahead with closing the site once Southern California’s demand for natural gas declines to a level at which peak demand can be served without Aliso Canyon. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024

By the numbers: A decade ago, Austin Energy got 26% of its power from coal, 16% from natural gas, 23% from nuclear and about 35% from renewables. —Asher Price, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024

Viper Energy is a unique oil and natural gas stock. —Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

natural gas

noun

: gas that comes from the earth's crust through natural openings or bored wells

especially : a flammable mixture of hydrocarbons and especially methane used chiefly as a fuel and raw material