oilman

noun

oil·​man ˈȯi(-ə)l-mən 

-ˌman

1

: an oil company executive

2

: an oil field worker

Examples of oilman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The political action committee is largely funded by West Texas oilman Tim Dunn. — Eleanor Dearman updated January 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026

Ron Eller, a military veteran and physician assistant, and Kevin Wilson, an oilman and county supervisor, were separated by only a few hundred votes. — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026

Meanwhile, Sarah was romantically linked to Texas oilman Steve Wyatt, which Vanity Fair reported was an open secret in royal circles. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026

On the Republican side, Ron Eller, a military veteran and physician assistant, is running against Kevin Wilson, an oilman and county supervisor. — ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for oilman

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