oil — a thick liquid substance that does not mix with water, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thick liquid substance that does not mix with water, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔɪl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret is adding a drop of sesame oil to everything, even her morning coffee!
- The mechanic said my car needs an oil change, but I think it just needs encouragement.
- Oil prices have been fluctuating due to global economic conditions.
oil
NOUN[/ɔɪl/]
a thick liquid substance that does not mix with water, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication
a chef pours golden cooking oil from a bottle into a large stainless steel frying pan. The thick liquid flows smoothly in a steady stream, glistening as it hits the pan's surface. The oil spreads across the bottom of the pan, creating a shiny coating that doesn't mix with the water droplets from freshly washed vegetables nearby. Steam begins to rise as the oil heats up on the stovetop burner. A family member watches eagerly from behind, holding chopped vegetables ready to be cooked. The kitchen counter shows other oil bottles and cooking ingredients arranged around the cooking area. oil as a thick liquid substance used for cooking that does not mix with water
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'oil' derives from Ancient Greek 'elaion' (olive oil), which passed through Latin 'oleum' and Old French 'oile' before entering Middle English. This etymological path reflects the historical importance of olives and olive oil as a vital resource in Mediterranean civilizations.
Breakdown
Ancient Greek elaion (olive oil) → Latin oleum → Old French oile → Middle English oil. The root consistently refers to pressed oil from olives, the primary oil source in ancient Mediterranean cultures.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret is adding a drop of sesame oil to everything, even her morning coffee!”
“The mechanic said my car needs an oil change, but I think it just needs encouragement.”
“Oil prices have been fluctuating due to global economic conditions.”
“She used coconut oil as a natural moisturizer for her skin.”
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