2. The petroleum producing industry; as, low oil prices cause hard times in the oil patch. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
oil patch — oil′ patch n. Slang. 1) gel sts an area in which petroleum is produced 2) min sts the petroleum industry • Etymology: 1960–65 … From formal English to slang
oil patch — ☆ oil patch n. Slang 1. an area or region where much petroleum is produced 2. the petroleum industry … English World dictionary
oil patch — noun 1. : oil field 2. : the petroleum industry * * * Slang. 1. an area in which oil is produced. 2. the petroleum industry. [1960 65] * * * oil patch, U.S. Informal. 1 … Useful english dictionary
oil patch — The U.S. oil industry; specific regions of the United States noted for oil production and refining, including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, California, and Alaska. ► “Messman was the rare executive that clicked immediately on things like… … American business jargon
Oil Patch Hotline — is a semi weekly newsletter about the oil and gas production industry in North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming. It is published in Williston, North Dakota. Publication began in 1978 as the domestic oil industry flourished with rising energy prices.… … Wikipedia
oil patch — noun Date: circa 1952 1. oil field 2. the petroleum industry … New Collegiate Dictionary
oil patch — Slang. 1. an area in which oil is produced. 2. the petroleum industry. [1960 65] * * * … Universalium
Oil City, California — Oil City Unincorporated community … Wikipedia
Oil Junction, California — Oil Junction Unincorporated community … Wikipedia
patch|ou|ly — patch|ou|li or patch|ou|ly «PACH u lee, puh CHOO », noun. 1. a penetrating perfume derived from an East Indian plant. 2. an East Indian plant of the mint family having an essential oil from which the perfume is obtained. ╂[probably <… … Useful english dictionary
