oil

noun

UK /ɔɪl/

Word Forms

singular	oil
plural	oils

1
uncountable a thick dark smooth liquid from under the ground, used for making petrol and other fuels
The Middle Eastern countries produce most of the world’s oil.
We need to do more to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
Heat can be provided by oil, gas, or electricity.
North Sea oil
crude oil (=oil in its natural state):
A large tanker can carry several million tons of crude oil.
Synonyms and related words
Oil used as fuel and in chemical products
barrel
benzene
black gold
1. 1a
  only before nounrelating to this liquid
  Oil prices will probably rise again next year.
  an oil company
  China has large coal and oil reserves.
  Synonyms and related words
  Oil used as fuel and in chemical products
  barrel
  benzene
  black gold
2
countable/uncountable a thick smooth liquid used in an engine, so it will work smoothly
Change the oil in your car every 3,000 miles.
Synonyms and related words
Oil used as fuel and in chemical products
barrel
benzene
black gold
3
countable/uncountable a thick smooth liquid used in cooking and preparing food, and in medicines
Cook the chicken in some oil.
vegetable/olive/sunflower oil
peanut/sesame/walnut oil
cod liver oil
Synonyms and related words
Substances used in cooking
baking powder
batter
bicarb
Synonyms and related words
Substances used in medicines and as medicines
alcohol
aloe vera
baking soda
4
countable/uncountable a thick clear liquid that you use for protecting your skin or for making it soft
massage/bath/suntan oil
baby oil
Synonyms and related words
Creams and lotions for caring for the skin or cleaning wounds
aloe vera
antiperspirant
antiseptic
1. 4a
  an essential oil
  aromatherapy oils
  lavender oil
  Synonyms and related words
  Substances in or from plants
  agar
  alkaloid
  balsam
5
countable/uncountable usually plurala type of paint that contains oil
in oils:
I prefer to work in oils.
Synonyms and related words
Types of paint and substances in paint
acetone
chrome yellow
eggshell
1. 5a
  countable a painting made with paint that contains oil
  We saw an exhibition of oils and watercolours by local artists.
  Synonyms and related words
  Specific types of picture or work of art
  abstract
  aquatint
  bas-relief
6
the good oil
New Zealand
reliable or valuable informationSubmitted from:
United Kingdom on 02/07/2018
Open Dictionary - July2018

phrases

be (like) oil and water

oil

noun

US /ɔɪl/

Word Forms

singular	oil
plural	oils

1
uncountable a thick dark smooth liquid from under the ground, used for making gas and other fuels
The Middle Eastern countries produce most of the world’s oil.
We need to do more to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
Heat can be provided by oil, gas, or electricity.
crude oil (=oil in its natural state):
A large tanker can carry several million tons of crude oil.
Synonyms and related words
Oil used as fuel and in chemical products
barrel
benzene
black gold
1. 1a
  only before nounrelating to this liquid
  Oil prices will probably rise again next year.
  an oil company
  China has large coal and oil reserves.
  Synonyms and related words
  Oil used as fuel and in chemical products
  barrel
  benzene
  black gold
2
countable/uncountable a thick smooth liquid used in an engine, so it will work smoothly
Change the oil in your car every 3,000 miles.
Synonyms and related words
Oil used as fuel and in chemical products
barrel
benzene
black gold
3
countable/uncountable a thick smooth liquid used in cooking and preparing food, and in medicines
Cook the chicken in some oil.
vegetable/olive/sunflower oil
peanut/sesame/walnut oil
cod liver oil
Synonyms and related words
Substances used in cooking
baking powder
batter
bicarb
Synonyms and related words
Substances used in medicines and as medicines
alcohol
aloe vera
baking soda
4
countable/uncountable usually plurala type of paint that contains oil
in oils:
I prefer to work in oils.
Synonyms and related words
Types of paint and substances in paint
acetone
chrome yellow
eggshell
1. 4a
  countable a painting made with paint that contains oil
  We saw an exhibit of oils and watercolors by local artists.
  Synonyms and related words
  Specific types of picture or work of art
  abstract
  aquatint
  bas-relief
5
countable/uncountable a thick clear liquid that you use for protecting your skin or for making it soft
bath/suntan oil
baby oil
Synonyms and related words
Creams and lotions for caring for the skin or cleaning wounds
aloe vera
antiperspirant
antiseptic
1. 5a
  an essential oil
  aromatherapy oils
  lavender oil
  Synonyms and related words
  Substances in or from plants
  agar
  alkaloid
  balsam
6
the good oil
New Zealand
reliable or valuable informationSubmitted from:
United Kingdom on 02/07/2018
Open Dictionary - July2018

phrases

be (like) oil and water

oil

verb transitive

UK /ɔɪl/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	oil
he/she/it	oils
present participle	oiling
past tense	oiled
past participle	oiled

1
to put oil on something, for example to make it move easily, or so that things will not stick to it
He’s outside oiling his bike.
Place the biscuits on a lightly oiled tray and bake them for 15 minutes.
Synonyms and related words
To cover something with a specific substance
carpet
paper
plaster

oil

verb transitive

US /ɔɪl/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	oil
he/she/it	oils
present participle	oiling
past tense	oiled
past participle	oiled

1
to put oil on something, for example to make it move easily, or so that things will not stick to it
He’s outside oiling his bike.
Place the cookies on a lightly oiled tray and bake them for 15 minutes.
Synonyms and related words
To cover something with a specific substance
carpet
paper
plaster

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