the gas

noun
UK: /ðə ɡæs/
US: /ðə ɡæs/

  1. A flammable substance, often used as a fuel or in chemical processes.

    1. I smell the gas, is the stove on? [ ] [ ]
    2. The technician detected a leak of the gas near the main pipeline during the inspection. [ ] [ ]

  2. Gasoline; fuel for a car or other vehicle.

    1. We need the gas to drive to the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. Did you remember to fill up the tank with the gas before our long trip? [ ] [ ]

  3. Slang for boasting or empty talk; exaggerated claims.

    1. That story is just the gas, it can't be true. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't listen to his bragging; it's mostly the gas and hot air to impress everyone. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

petrol air gasoline fuel
the gas transitive-verb

  1. To poison or harm someone with gas.

    1. They tried to the gas us during the war. [ ] [ ]
    2. The authorities feared the terrorists would the gas the entire subway system. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the gas" in English means: A flammable substance, often used as a fuel or in chemical processes., Gasoline; fuel for a car or other vehicle., Slang for boasting or empty talk; exaggerated claims..

The phonetic transcription of "the gas" is /ðə ɡæs/ in British English and /ðə ɡæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the gas": petrol, air, gasoline, fuel.

Example usage of "the gas": "I smell the gas, is the stove on?". More examples on the page.