gas engine

American  

noun

1. an internal-combustion engine driven by a mixture of air and gas.

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gas engine British  

noun

1. a type of internal-combustion engine using a flammable gas, such as coal gas or natural gas, as fuel

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Etymology

Origin of gas engine

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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gas engine

Unlike a conventional plug-in hybrid, the gas engine never powers the wheels directly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Hybrids pair a small electric battery with a conventional gas engine to cut fuel consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

Under the hood you’ll find a similarly storied power plant, Mazda’s Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter four cylinder gas engine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

Japanese automakers have scored great success with traditional fuel-powered vehicles and hybrids, which have both a gas engine and electric motor.

From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024

Lyra slid onto the cushioned bench behind a well-scrubbed pine table top as the low rumble of the gas engine shook the boat.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman