oil field

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noun

an area in which there are large deposits of oil.

Origin of oil field

First recorded in 1890–95

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Related Words for oilfield

oilfield, gusher, wildcat, oiler

Examples from the Web for oilfield

Contemporary Examples of oilfield

The arch villain instead is Jerry Jones, the billionaire Texas oilfield titan and owner of the Dallas Cowboys.
American Dreams: The Essential Book of 2012
Nathaniel Rich
December 28, 2012
But as the CEO of the oilfield services giant Halliburton, Cheney put profit ahead of patriotism.
Cheney's Love Letter to Himself
Paul Begala
September 7, 2011

Historical Examples of oilfield

Oh, yes—also, Ed was dissatisfied that I moved away from the oilfield—another reason we broke our partnership.
Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15)
The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for oilfield

oilfield

noun

an area containing reserves of petroleum, esp one that is already being exploited

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oilfield in Science

oil field

An area with reserves of recoverable petroleum, especially one with several oil-producing wells.