black gold

noun

Examples of black gold in a Sentence

After months of drilling, they finally hit black gold.
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These experimental black gold dates taste like a combination of sugar, caramel and the mystery flavor Cobb mentioned that's hard to identify but pleasantly clings to your mouth all the same. Ani Gasparyan, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024 But Landman, the new series co-created by Christian Wallace and Yellowstone boss Taylor Sheridan, wants viewers to also think about Texas tea and black gold with the new streaming offering about the oil business starring Billy Bob Thornton. Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024 Garcia invites diners to drop the black gold onto dishes, any of them, with abandon. Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 Her white pointed-toe heels went with it seamlessly while her black gold chain Gucci Marmont matelassé black leather shoulder bag stole the show. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for black gold 

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black gold was in 1910

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“Black gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20gold. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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