English · Word Candidate

petrol

/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: petrols · petroling · petrolling · petroled

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chất lỏng gồm hỗn hợp hydrocarbon dầu mỏ tinh chế, chủ yếu gồm octane, thường được sử dụng làm nhiên liệu động cơ

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Noun

Examples

1987 October 29, Advertisement, New Scientist, page 31, We were the first company to introduce unleaded petrol in Britain, opening our first pump in June 1986.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A motor vehicle powered by petrol (as opposed to diesel).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một phương tiện giao thông chạy bằng xăng

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NounRegister: informal

Examples

However, I do feel entitled to criticise the car. There are lots of different versions: manuals and automatics; petrols and diesels; two-wheel drives and four-wheel drives, and it's possible to spend thirty grand on one.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To fill or supply (a vehicle, etc.) with petrol.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nạp hoặc cung cấp xăng

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VerbRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “petrol” mean?

A fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel.

Is “petrol” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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