oilman

noun

oil·​man ˈȯi(-ə)l-mən How to pronounce oilman (audio)
-ˌman
1
: an oil company executive
2
: an oil field worker

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She was born on July 29, 1932, as her father, an oilman from Independence, was running for the first of his two terms as governor. — John Hanna, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 The Texas oilman and reality TV personality’s life of adventure came to an end Tuesday in a Texas hospital, according to TMZ. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 June 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 With an enrollment of only 4,500, at the time, the Oklahoma college’s $1 billion-plus endowment (much of it courtesy of a single generous one wildcat oilman), should have put the school on solid footing financially. — Matt Schifrin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oilman

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of oilman was in 1865

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

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