Used in a Sentence

gas-guzzler

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for gas-guzzler.

Editorial note

Only in Virginia & China and other coal-intensive regions is an electric car more polluting than a gas-guzzler.

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Quick take

Alternative form of gas guzzler. [(informal) A vehicle that consumes a large amount of fuel.]

Meaning at a glance

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noun

Alternative form of gas guzzler. [(informal) A vehicle that consumes a large amount of fuel.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for gas-guzzler.

noun

Alternative form of gas guzzler. [(informal) A vehicle that consumes a large amount of fuel.]

Example sentences

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Only in Virginia & China and other coal-intensive regions is an electric car more polluting than a gas-guzzler.

2

Every tree-hugger and gas-guzzler I know wants cleaner air, cleaner water, and not to kill polar bears.

3

Would you please explain how driving a small car (let's take a Prius as the obvious example) has exactly the same effect on the environment as driving a gas-guzzler?

4

It's just rich kids churning around disposable income in products made by poor people (basic trickle down), it's not really relevant if it's for new gas-guzzler cars parts and AC units or insulation panels and busses they spend it on.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use gas-guzzler in a sentence?

Only in Virginia & China and other coal-intensive regions is an electric car more polluting than a gas-guzzler.

What does gas-guzzler mean?

Alternative form of gas guzzler. [(informal) A vehicle that consumes a large amount of fuel.]

What part of speech is gas-guzzler?

gas-guzzler is commonly used as noun.