black gold

noun
UK: /ˌblæk ˈɡəʊld/
US: /ˌblæk ˈɡoʊld/

  1. A slang term for oil, referring to its economic value and dark color.

    1. The town boomed when they found black gold nearby. [ ] [ ]
    2. The nation's economy relies heavily on the export of black gold to other countries. [ ] [ ]

  2. A slang term for coal, referring to its economic value and dark color.

    1. Black gold powered the industrial revolution. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many communities depended on black gold mining for their livelihoods. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

oil crude oil petroleum coal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "black gold" in English means: A slang term for oil, referring to its economic value and dark color., A slang term for coal, referring to its economic value and dark color..

The phonetic transcription of "black gold" is /ˌblæk ˈɡəʊld/ in British English and /ˌblæk ˈɡoʊld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "black gold": oil, crude oil, petroleum, coal.

Example usage of "black gold": "The town boomed when they found black gold nearby.". More examples on the page.