noun
- a person who works in the oil industry, especially in drilling, refining, or selling petroleum products
Examples
- The experienced oilman supervised the drilling operation.
- As a successful oilman, he owned several refineries.
- The oilman explained how crude oil is processed into gasoline.
- Many oilmen moved to Texas during the oil boom.
- The wealthy oilman invested in renewable energy projects.
- Local oilmen formed a trade association to protect their interests.