verb

refuel

ree-FYOO-uhl

Refuel (verb) means to fill something back up with fuel, or to eat and drink to restore energy. Example: “The plane stopped in Iceland to refuel before crossing the Atlantic.”

verb

To fill something back up with fuel, or to eat and drink to restore energy.

"The plane stopped in Iceland to refuel before crossing the Atlantic."

"Runners refuel with bananas and water at the aid stations."

How to use refuel

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo add more fuel to a vehicle, or more loosely, to recharge your own energy with food.

Common pairings

refuel the car stop to refuel refuel after a workout

Word forms

refueled past tense, refuelled past tense, refuels plural, refuels singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus fuel.

Rhymes for refuel

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Frequently asked questions

What does “refuel” mean?

The word “refuel” means to fill something back up with fuel, or to eat and drink to restore energy. In plain terms, to add more fuel to a vehicle, or more loosely, to recharge your own energy with food.

How do you pronounce “refuel”?

“Refuel” is pronounced ree-FYOO-uhl (/ɹiːˈfjuːəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “refuel” in a sentence?

Here is “refuel” used in a sentence: “The plane stopped in Iceland to refuel before crossing the Atlantic.”

What part of speech is “refuel”?

“Refuel” is a verb.