Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of diesel Find synonyms for: Noun 1. Diesel, Rudolf Diesel, Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel usage: German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913) 2. diesel, diesel engine, diesel motor, internal-combustion engine, ICE usage: an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of diesel (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: mantra Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language