oilery

/ˈɔɪləri/

Definitions

1. noun

a place where oil is extracted, produced, or refined

“The oilery was responsible for supplying the entire town with gasoline.”

2. noun

a place where machinery is lubricated with oil

“The oilery was an essential part of the factory’s maintenance routine.”

3. adjective

relating to or producing oil

“The oilery industry experienced significant growth in recent years.”

Synonyms

  • oil mill
  • oil refinery

Antonyms

  • dry
  • dryland