crude oil
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crude oil
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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The temporary waiver is helping U.S. oil supply by allowing foreign vessels to deliver crude oil to domestic refiners.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
In early February, front-month WTI crude oil futures were trading around $65 a barrel.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Because the price of crude oil is the largest element, most of the price at the pump is derived from the global oil market.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
U.S. crude oil inventories fell for a third consecutive week as exports increased and refineries stepped up their capacity use, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
This time I've sprayed my white-blond strands a deep black, as if I'd dipped them in crude oil.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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