oil

1 of 2

noun

ˈȯi(-ə)l

often attributive

: any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth

b(1)

: petroleum

(2)

: the petroleum industry

: a substance (such as a cosmetic preparation) of oily consistency

bath oil

: an oil color used by an artist

: a painting done in oil colors

: unctuous or flattering speech

oil

2 of 2

verb

oiled; oiling; oils

transitive verb

: to smear, rub over, furnish, or lubricate with oil

intransitive verb

: to take on fuel oil

Example Sentences

Noun The price of crude oil is expected to rise. We heat our house with oil. A little bit of oil will help lubricate the chain. Add a little oil to the pan and stir-fry the onions. The dressing is made with oil, vinegar, and a pinch of herbs. Verb He oiled the bearings of the machine. if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The goal of the price cap plan, which was pitched by Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen, is to limit how much Moscow can earn from oil diverted elsewhere in the world without disrupting global supply. —

David L. Stern, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2023 This under-desk treadmill has a max speed of 7.6 mph and comes already lubricated, but includes additional oil. —

Ellen Mcalpine, Women's Health, 4 Feb. 2023 It is made from Canola oil and can be used in the upcoming weeks as a dormant spray to control both wintering insects and disease spores from the previous season. —

Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2023 Using full fat dairy, extra oil when cooking, addition of nut butters, and more frequent meals for kids are examples of helping promote weight gain for kids. —

Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 4 Feb. 2023 The next phase, targeting oil products such as diesel and jet fuel, could bring fresh snags for buyers and fat profits for refiners. —

Carol Ryan, WSJ, 4 Feb. 2023 Brittle nails are prone to chipping and breaking, and experts say that cuticle oil is key to maintaining healthy nails. —

Annie Blay, Allure, 4 Feb. 2023 Benson and Davis — the 43-year-old grandson of oil tycoon Marvin Davis — have also been seen together, sitting courtside at a basketball game as well as attending a friend's birthday party. —

Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023 ADEM External Affairs Chief Lynn Battle said there is no connection between the oil business and the landfill fire. —

Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 3 Feb. 2023

Verb

Even if Tatum chooses to hang up his briefs, this won’t be a particularly difficult franchise to oil up and revisit. —

Brian Lowry, CNN, 9 Feb. 2023 Lightly oil your grill or pan and heat to medium-high. —

Mei Lin, Robb Report, 6 July 2021 Lightly oil a skillet and cook dough on medium heat until light tan spots appear on the side of the dough in contact with the skillet. —

Andre Toran, The Courier-Journal, 8 Apr. 2021 Lightly oil the grate of the grill to prevent your salmon from sticking. —

Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 5 Mar. 2021 Employees at the Ithaca location, located near the Cornell University campus, in April voted to unionize and mounted a one-day strike, saying an overflowing grease trap had spilled wastewater and oil onto the floor, making the store unsafe. —

Josh Eidelson, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 While the fire is getting hot, assemble a cake mix in a bowl and oil a cast-iron Dutch oven liberally. —

Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2021 For the Coating: 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Generously flour a clean work surface and lightly oil a medium-size bowl. —

Katie Workman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2022 Employees at the Ithaca location, located near the Cornell University campus, in April voted to unionize and mounted a one-day strike, saying an overflowing grease trap had spilled wastewater and oil onto the floor, making the store unsafe. —

Josh Eidelson, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 See More

Kids Definition

oil

1 of 2 noun

ˈȯi(ə)l

: any of numerous greasy flammable usually liquid substances from plant, animal, or mineral sources that do not dissolve in water and are used especially as lubricants, fuels, and food

: petroleum

: something (as a cosmetic) like oil or containing an oil

bath oil

suntan oil

: artist's paints made of pigments and oil

: a painting done in oils

oil

2 of 2 verb

: to put oil in or on

oil 1 of 2

noun

as in painting

a picture created with oil paint that artist is known to have created only oils and charcoal sketches

Synonyms & Similar Words

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painting
canvas
canvass
watercolor
oil painting
mural
acrylic
fresco
panorama
drawing
etching
gouache
pastel
tempera
aquarelle
diptych
distemper
finger painting
masterpiece
sketch
triptych
showpiece
pièce de résistance

oil

2 of 2

verb

as in to grease

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently

Synonyms & Similar Words

grease
wax
water
lubricate
wet
wash
slick
soak
bathe
drench
souse
dowse
douse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rough
dry
roughen
coarsen
sear
dehydrate
parch

单词	oil
释义	oil 1 of 2 noun ˈȯi(-ə)l often attributive 1 a : any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth b(1) : petroleum (2) : the petroleum industry 2 : a substance (such as a cosmetic preparation) of oily consistency bath oil 3 a : an oil color used by an artist b : a painting done in oil colors 4 : unctuous or flattering speech oil 2 of 2 verb oiled; oiling; oils transitive verb : to smear, rub over, furnish, or lubricate with oil intransitive verb : to take on fuel oil Phrases oil the hand or oil the palm : bribe, tip Synonyms Noun canvas canvass oil painting painting Verb grease lubricate slick wax See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The price of crude oil is expected to rise. We heat our house with oil. A little bit of oil will help lubricate the chain. Add a little oil to the pan and stir-fry the onions. The dressing is made with oil, vinegar, and a pinch of herbs. Verb He oiled the bearings of the machine. if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The goal of the price cap plan, which was pitched by Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen, is to limit how much Moscow can earn from oil diverted elsewhere in the world without disrupting global supply. —David L. Stern, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2023 This under-desk treadmill has a max speed of 7.6 mph and comes already lubricated, but includes additional oil. —Ellen Mcalpine, Women's Health, 4 Feb. 2023 It is made from Canola oil and can be used in the upcoming weeks as a dormant spray to control both wintering insects and disease spores from the previous season. —Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2023 Using full fat dairy, extra oil when cooking, addition of nut butters, and more frequent meals for kids are examples of helping promote weight gain for kids. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 4 Feb. 2023 The next phase, targeting oil products such as diesel and jet fuel, could bring fresh snags for buyers and fat profits for refiners. —Carol Ryan, WSJ, 4 Feb. 2023 Brittle nails are prone to chipping and breaking, and experts say that cuticle oil is key to maintaining healthy nails. —Annie Blay, Allure, 4 Feb. 2023 Benson and Davis — the 43-year-old grandson of oil tycoon Marvin Davis — have also been seen together, sitting courtside at a basketball game as well as attending a friend's birthday party. —Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023 ADEM External Affairs Chief Lynn Battle said there is no connection between the oil business and the landfill fire. —Dennis Pillion \| Dpillion@al.com, al, 3 Feb. 2023 Verb Even if Tatum chooses to hang up his briefs, this won’t be a particularly difficult franchise to oil up and revisit. —Brian Lowry, CNN, 9 Feb. 2023 Lightly oil your grill or pan and heat to medium-high. —Mei Lin, Robb Report, 6 July 2021 Lightly oil a skillet and cook dough on medium heat until light tan spots appear on the side of the dough in contact with the skillet. —Andre Toran, The Courier-Journal, 8 Apr. 2021 Lightly oil the grate of the grill to prevent your salmon from sticking. —Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 5 Mar. 2021 Employees at the Ithaca location, located near the Cornell University campus, in April voted to unionize and mounted a one-day strike, saying an overflowing grease trap had spilled wastewater and oil onto the floor, making the store unsafe. —Josh Eidelson, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 While the fire is getting hot, assemble a cake mix in a bowl and oil a cast-iron Dutch oven liberally. —Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2021 For the Coating: 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Generously flour a clean work surface and lightly oil a medium-size bowl. —Katie Workman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2022 Employees at the Ithaca location, located near the Cornell University campus, in April voted to unionize and mounted a one-day strike, saying an overflowing grease trap had spilled wastewater and oil onto the floor, making the store unsafe. —Josh Eidelson, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English oile, from Anglo-French, from Latin oleum olive oil, from Greek elaion, from elaia olive First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing oil arachis oil a/the squeaky wheel gets the grease/oil banana oil castor-oil plant castor oil cod-liver oil cade oil baby oil burn the midnight oil coconut oil essential oil fish oil fixed oil fusel oil linseed oil holy oil gas oil mineral oil nondrying oil neroli oil non-oil no oil painting oil beetle oil change oil color oil paint oil of vitriol oil pan oil patch oil rig oil shale oil tanker oil the palm palm oil re-oil pour oil on troubled waters rock oil residual oil shale oil train oil tall oil stand oil sperm oil volatile oil tung oil tropical oil white oil corn oil cottonseed oil oil lamp croton oil oil field oil slick canola oil drying oil olive oil neat's-foot oil oil well oil gland rose oil peanut oil soybean oil oil of wintergreen coal oil sandalwood oil snake oil oil painting oil platform fuel oil soya oil oil cake safflower oil salad oil rapeseed oil oil palm vegetable oil sesame oil oil the hand See More arachis oil a/the squeaky wheel gets the grease/oil banana oil castor-oil plant castor oil cod-liver oil cade oil baby oil burn the midnight oil coconut oil essential oil fish oil fixed oil fusel oil linseed oil holy oil gas oil mineral oil nondrying oil neroli oil non-oil no oil painting oil beetle oil change oil color oil paint oil of vitriol oil pan oil patch oil rig oil shale oil tanker oil the palm palm oil re-oil pour oil on troubled waters rock oil residual oil shale oil train oil tall oil stand oil sperm oil volatile oil tung oil tropical oil white oil corn oil cottonseed oil oil lamp croton oil oil field oil slick canola oil drying oil olive oil neat's-foot oil oil well oil gland rose oil peanut oil soybean oil oil of wintergreen coal oil sandalwood oil snake oil oil painting oil platform fuel oil soya oil oil cake safflower oil salad oil rapeseed oil oil palm vegetable oil sesame oil oil the hand See More Kids Definition oil 1 of 2 noun ˈȯi(ə)l 1 a : any of numerous greasy flammable usually liquid substances from plant, animal, or mineral sources that do not dissolve in water and are used especially as lubricants, fuels, and food b : petroleum 2 : something (as a cosmetic) like oil or containing an oil bath oil suntan oil 3 a : artist's paints made of pigments and oil b : a painting done in oils oil 2 of 2 verb : to put oil in or on Medical Definition oil noun ˈȯi(ə)l 1 : any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth see essential oil, fatty oil, volatile oil 2 : a substance (as a cosmetic preparation) of oily consistency bath oil oil adjective oil 1 of 2 noun as in painting a picture created with oil paint that artist is known to have created only oils and charcoal sketches Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance painting canvas canvass watercolor oil painting mural acrylic fresco panorama drawing etching gouache pastel tempera aquarelle diptych distemper finger painting masterpiece sketch triptych showpiece pièce de résistance oil 2 of 2 verb as in to grease to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently Synonyms & Similar Words grease wax water lubricate wet wash slick soak bathe drench souse dowse douse Antonyms & Near Antonyms rough dry roughen coarsen sear dehydrate parch See More Phrases Containing oil oil painting oil the hand (of) oil the palm (of) oil painting oil the hand (of) oil the palm (of)
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