black gold

noun

: petroleum

Examples of black gold in a Sentence

After months of drilling, they finally hit black gold.

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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 In a state where many made their fortune drilling for black gold, these once-lucrative oil and gas fields are on the precipice of becoming huge financial liability. —

Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for black gold