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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“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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