fuel-efficient

American  

[fyoo-uhl-i-fish-uhnt] / ˈfju əl ɪˌfɪʃ ənt /

adjective

1. producing power, heat, etc., at a rate considered optimal with regard to the amount of fuel consumed.

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Other Word Forms

• fuel-efficiency
  noun

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fuel-efficient

"This order will support their growth ambitions well into the next decade and reflects our strong confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX and sustained demand for fuel-efficient, technologically advanced narrowbody aircraft," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

The Prologue appealed to buyers who were used to Honda’s fuel-efficient and hybrid cars and wanted to move on from gasoline entirely—and were enticed by its low-cost lease deals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

These thrusters are extremely fuel-efficient and are well suited for gradual, precise maneuvers.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

Many commercial drivers already practice fuel-efficient habits: They use cruise control and try to drive with a “feather foot” on the pedals instead of “lead foot” to prevent excessive acceleration and braking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

And he got out three months before Cadillac, in April 1975, introduced the Seville, a fuel-efficient model that looked as though it had lost its pants, after which Cadillacs were never the same.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides