gas field
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gas field
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates shut down a gas field after a missile interception reportedly rained debris on it and started a fire, the Associated Press reported.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Recent strikes on Ras Laffan, Qatar’s major gas field, as well as the strait’s closure, have left world helium supplies at risk.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
Production at Qatargas 3, a Qatari gas field that ConocoPhillips is deeply invested in, has halted due to Iranian missiles.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
“Meanwhile, Iran has stopped gas exports to Turkey following an Israeli strike on its South Pars gas field last week.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
A Russian aviator ascended and after circling about, so as to gain a position higher than the airship, darted down, and crashed into the great gas field.
From Aeroplanes by Zerbe, James Slough
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