Synonyms for
Oilers
Definition
A person or thing that oils (lubricates) something, or a member of the Edmonton Oilers professional ice hockey team in Canada.
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Common collocations
- engine oilers
- oilers of machinery
- oilers for bearings
- oilers of chains
- oilers of gears
- oilers for lubrication
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Usage note
The term 'oilers' most commonly refers to devices for applying oil, but can also refer to people or things associated with oil production or consumption. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- The Oilers need to change the oil in the car every 3000 miles.
- Connor McDavid is the best player on the Oilers.
- The Oilers are playing the Flames tonight.
- My dad is a big Oilers fan.
- The Oilers won five Stanley Cups in the 1980s.
Quotes
'I think we're going to be a good team,' Wayne Gretzky said. 'I think we're going to surprise some people.' (On joining the Oilers in 1979)
'I would like to thank the Oilers organization, my teammates, my coaches and most of all, the fans for their support over the years,' Mark Messier said. 'Edmonton will always hold a special place in my heart.'
'Once an Oiler, always an Oiler.' (Kevin Lowe)