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US/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/
UK/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/
a liquid fuel made from oil that is used in car engines
In context
The price of gasoline went up again this week.
We stopped at a station to fill the tank with gasoline.
The company is switching from gasoline trucks to electric delivery vans.
Words that go with gasoline
noun + preposition
- gallon of gasolineA gallon of gasoline costs more here than in Texas.
noun + noun
- gasoline pricesGasoline prices affect the cost of shipping.
- gasoline engineA gasoline engine is quieter than a diesel.
verb + preposition
- run out of gasolineWe ran out of gasoline on the highway.
adjective + noun
- unleaded gasolineUse unleaded gasoline only.
verb + noun
- buy gasolineWhere can I buy gasoline near the airport?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a gasolineCorrect: some gasoline