gas well

noun

1. a well from which natural gas is obtained.

gas well

noun

1. a well for obtaining natural gas

Word History and Origins

Origin of gas well¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

She noted that about 18 million Americans live one mile or less from an active oil or gas well.

From Los Angeles Times

Most notably, in July, air district inspectors smelled a “rotten egg” odor emanating from a gas well.

From Los Angeles Times

A Columbia Gas representative told reporters that company crews responded but determined that the house involved was not served by Columbia Gas but rather a private gas well on the property.

From Seattle Times

This included the gas well CalRecycle identified as the “point of origin.”

From Los Angeles Times

This includes the gas well that CalRecycle has identified as the “point of origin” and others nearby — which were approved to operate at 145 degrees rather than 131.

From Los Angeles Times