oiled

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adjective

ˈȯi(-ə)ld How to pronounce oiled (audio)
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1
: lubricated, treated, or covered with or as if with oil
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2
slang : drunk sense 1a

oiled

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past tense and past participle of oil entry 2

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Adjective Place the vegetables in the oiled pan. following the fuel spill, the resulting oiled stretch of roadway had to be closed to traffic
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Below, shop more of my favorite Birkenstocks, including the classic oiled style and eye-catching Big Buckle silhouette. — Christina Butan, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 In the margin, staghounds clean their paws with oiled tongues. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Place steak on oiled grates, and grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of steak registers 125°F, 10 to 12 minutes. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels. — Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oiled

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First Known Use

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of oiled was in 1530

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“Oiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oiled. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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