oil slick

noun

: a film of oil floating on water

Examples of oil slick in a Sentence

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Ocean Rescue notified the U.S. Coast Guard, which investigates oil slicks. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025 Exploring new techniques and tactile fabrications that emulate raw materials like steel, glass and leather — the Fall collection sees sculptural silhouettes crafted in glossy oil slick vinyls, iridescent silks, metallic lamé and intricate abstract embroideries that emulate tire tracks. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025 Like polluted sunsets and iridescent oil slicks, end-of-life electronics can be quite beautiful. Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 This year, oil slick nails and beetle manicures are at the top of her list. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for oil slick 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oil slick was in 1887

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“Oil slick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20slick. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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oil slick

noun
: a film of oil floating on water
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