1. An internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines
   "The mechanic tuned up the gasoline engine";
   - petrol engine [Brit]

Derived forms: gasoline engines

Type of: ICE, internal-combustion engine

Part of: auto [informal], autocar [archaic], automobile [N. Amer], car, motor [Brit, informal], motorcar, wheel [informal], whip [US, informal]

Encyclopedia: Gasoline engine