petrol

noun
UK: /ˈpetrəl/
US: /ˈpetroʊl/

  1. A liquid fuel used in cars and other vehicles.

    1. I need to buy petrol for my car today, it's almost empty.
    2. The price of petrol has increased significantly due to global events affecting supply.

  2. Fuel used in internal combustion engines, often a mixture of hydrocarbons.

    1. The garage down the street sells petrol at competitive prices.
    2. Environmental regulations are pushing for cleaner alternatives to petrol in transportation.

Synonyms

gas gasoline

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "petrol" in English means: A liquid fuel used in cars and other vehicles., Fuel used in internal combustion engines, often a mixture of hydrocarbons..

The phonetic transcription of "petrol" is /ˈpetrəl/ in British English and /ˈpetroʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "petrol": gas, gasoline.

Example usage of "petrol": "I need to buy petrol for my car today, it's almost empty.". More examples on the page.