oil pan

noun

: the lower section of the crankcase used as a lubricating-oil reservoir on an internal combustion engine

Examples of oil pan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the leak becomes more pronounced, repair costs can vary significantly depending on which portion of the oil pan is involved. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

The leaks are more than likely coming from gaskets such as the valve cover, oil pan or possibly a main seal. — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Aug. 2026

Two days later, Edna’s oil pan cover came loose on I-85 southbound during my early morning drive to work. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026

The oil pan will catch most of the oil, while the cardboard soaks up any oil spills that may occur. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oil pan

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman
• flagman