crude oil
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crude oil
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Front-month WTI crude oil futures are down 5.3% at $91.50 per barrel, while front-month Brent crude oil futures are up 1.8% at $97.90 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The most actively-traded Brent crude oil futures slid more than 5% to below $95 a barrel, the lowest since mid-April.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The pipeline spilled an estimated 2,400 gallons of crude oil, according to the county Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
The price of crude oil has surged since the war started, as the Strait of Hormuz, through which oil typically passes, was effectively shut off.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Her tone couldn’t have held more wonder and censure if Zooey’s pores had been exuding crude oil.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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