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. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: debridement Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language