oil field
noun
Definition of oil field
: a region rich in petroleum deposits; especially : one that has been brought into production
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1863
First Known Use of oil field
1863
OIL FIELD Defined for English Language Learners
oil field
noun
Definition of oil field for English Language Learners
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: an area where there is a lot of oil and where special equipment has been set up to remove it from the ground
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