oilman

[US]/'ɒɪlmən/
[UK]/'ɔɪlmæn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. oil merchant; a professional in the oil industry who is responsible for the production, sale, and purchase of oil.
Word Forms
Pluraloilmen

Example Sentences

It is the reason why the wildcatter, the independent oilman whose test drillings might come up dry 20 times before gushing in the end, is an enduring Texas symbol.

The oilman struck a deal with the government.

The oilman invested in a new drilling project.

The oilman predicted a rise in oil prices.

The oilman negotiated with the oil refinery.

The oilman explored new oil fields.

The oilman monitored the oil production closely.

The oilman faced challenges in the oil industry.

The oilman diversified his investments beyond oil.

The oilman attended an oil conference.

The oilman managed a team of oil workers.

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