Oil

Pronunciation: /ˈɔɪl/

Oil (noun)

  1. A thick liquid used for cooking or frying food.
  2. A natural liquid used as fuel for cars and machines.
  3. A liquid used in art to mix with colors for painting.

Examples

  • She heated the oil before adding the vegetables.
  • Use olive oil for a healthier option.

Common collocations: heat the oil, olive oil, cooking oil, oil prices, crude oil

Synonyms of Oil

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Oil

  • when contrasting oil with a non-greasy liquid