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

Fire officials said the Texas Gas Service confirmed that there were no underground natural gas lines leading to the house, but that the residence did have a propane tank. —Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025

This includes the propane tank, which should be kept as far from the pit as possible. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025

It’s taken a while to get the sewage and water hooked up, Kelly said, While moving to the trailer offers a chance at stability, worries about basic necessities like propane and the $900 rent for the trailer park spot leave her anxious about what’s next. —Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025

In addition to liquid oil, the pyrolysis process generates natural gases, such as methane, ethane, butane and propane. —Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 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