oil

[ɔɪl]

oil Definition

• 1. a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant
• 2. a substance used for cooking food, typically a liquid fat
• 3. painting done in oil paints

Using oil: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oil" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car needs an oil change.

• Example

  The salad dressing recipe calls for olive oil.

• Example

  She is an artist who specializes in oil paintings.

oil Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oil

• petroleum
• fat
• grease
• crude oil
• lubricant

Phrases with oil

• oil rig

  a structure with equipment for drilling an oil well

  Example

  The oil rig was set up in the middle of the ocean.

• oil slick

  a film of oil floating on water, especially one that has leaked from a ship

  Example

  The oil slick caused significant damage to the marine ecosystem.

• oil lamp

  a lamp that burns oil as fuel

  Example

  The power went out, so we lit an oil lamp to see.

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Summary: oil in Brief

The term 'oil' [ɔɪl] refers to a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, used as a fuel or lubricant, such as 'The car needs an oil change.' It can also refer to a substance used for cooking food, like 'The salad dressing recipe calls for olive oil,' or to a type of painting done in oil paints. Phrases include 'oil rig,' 'oil slick,' and 'oil lamp.'