oil tanker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oil tanker
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Among the outbound 14 vessels were a South Korea-flagged container ship and a Liberia-flagged massive oil tanker, signaling “that market confidence in the viability of the passage is beginning to return,” Windward said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Pressure on consumers might ease after the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened for oil tanker transit.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker which was intercepted by Royal Marine Commandos in the English Channel on Sunday has been charged with contravening sanctions, the National Crime Agency said.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Central Command said that on Monday it seized an unladen oil tanker that was attempting to sail to an Iranian port.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
An oil tanker inched past, puking out fumes.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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