sweet oil
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sweet oil
First recorded in 1575–85
Example Sentences
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That’s also the delivery point for West Texas Intermediate, the light and sweet oil grade that is the U.S. crude futures benchmark.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
Its cheap oil has historically been a better bargain for U.S. refineries than the light, sweet oil produced by U.S. frackers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
The US typically produces "light, sweet" oil used to make petrol.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
Omni said she uses sweet oil on the beaks because it tastes better than glycerine.
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2014
When she had done, and smoothed me with sweet oil, she put a tunic and a cloak around me and took me to a silver-studded chair with footrest, all elaborately carven.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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