tank farm

noun

1. an area or expanse of land used for holding oil-storage tanks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tank farm¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

In July, a fire at the same refinery injured eight firefighters after two oil tanks in a tank farm caught fire.

From Seattle Times

The region is home to a number of refineries, oil drilling sites and so-called tank farms where these round storage receptacles hold imported or extracted oil, in addition to the assortment of finished products.

From Los Angeles Times

Trucks were hauling contaminated water to a makeshift “tank farm,” where it is being stored in metal containers before being taken to a hazardous waste site.

From Seattle Times

Now DOE’s tank farm contractor, Washington River Protection Solutions, posts reports online when ammonia is detected, including when monitors alarm at or near tank farms with 177 underground tanks for holding waste.

From Seattle Times

The military said it will next repair equipment at the Red Hill tank farm to allow it to safely remove fuel from storage tanks in preparation for closing the facility.

From Seattle Times