oil · n
oil (FOR COOKING)
A2 a thick liquid produced from plants that is used in cooking
Dictionary examples:
The chef used so much oil, the food slid off the plate! (0.0)
My dad tried to fry water with oil. It didn't work! (0.0)
I spilled cooking oil. Now my kitchen floor is an ice rink! (0.0)
olive/sunflower/vegetable oil (51.7)
oil (FUEL)
B1 a thick liquid that comes from under the Earth's surface that is used as a fuel and for making parts of machines move easily
Dictionary examples:
I asked for olive oil, but the waiter brought me motor oil. Worst salad ever! (0.0)
I love the smell of oil in the morning - said no one ever! (0.0)
My car drinks oil like I drink coffee - constantly and expensively! (0.0)
engine oil (11.9)
an oil company (17.1)
burn the midnight oil
C2 to work late into the night
Dictionary examples:
I had to burn the midnight oil to get the essay finished. (34.6)