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Definition oil in American English

oil noun

noun
/ɔɪl/
1

a thick dark smooth liquid from under the ground, used for making gas and other fuels

Example

The Middle Eastern countries produce most of the world's oil.

Example

We need to do more to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Example

Heat can be provided by oil, gas, or electricity.

Example

A large tanker can carry several million tons of crude oil.

Synonyms and related words
barrel benzene black gold
1.1

relating to this liquid

Example

Oil prices will probably rise again next year.

Example

an oil company

Example

China has large coal and oil reserves.

Synonyms and related words
barrel benzene black gold
2

a thick smooth liquid used in an engine, so it will work smoothly

Example

Change the oil in your car every 3,000 miles.

Synonyms and related words
barrel benzene black gold
3

a thick smooth liquid used in cooking and preparing food, and in medicines

Example

Cook the chicken in some oil.

Example

vegetable/olive/sunflower oil

Example

peanut/sesame/walnut oil

Example

cod liver oil

4

a type of paint that contains oil

Example

I prefer to work in oils.

Synonyms and related words
acetone chrome yellow eggshell
4.1

a painting made with paint that contains oil

Example

We saw an exhibit of oils and watercolors by local artists.

Synonyms and related words
abstract aquatint bas-relief
5

a thick clear liquid that you use for protecting your skin or for making it soft

Example

bath/suntan oil

Example

baby oil

Synonyms and related words
aloe vera antiperspirant antiseptic
5.1

an essential oil

Example

aromatherapy oils

Example

lavender oil

Synonyms and related words
agar alkaloid balsam
Definition oil in American English

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