Definition
oilfields
noun
- areas of land or sea where oil is extracted from the ground in commercial quantities
Usage: typically plural; refers to geographic regions with multiple oil wells and extraction infrastructure
Examples
- The Middle East contains some of the world's largest oilfields.
- Workers in the oilfields face challenging conditions and long hours.
- New oilfields were discovered off the coast of West Africa.
- The company invested billions in developing oilfields in the North Sea.
- Environmental concerns have slowed exploration in sensitive oilfields.
- Oilfields require advanced technology and skilled personnel to operate safely.