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olive oil
noun
: a pale yellow to yellowish-green nondrying oil that is obtained from olives, is high in monounsaturated fat, and is used chiefly as a salad oil and in cooking
Examples of olive oil in a Sentence
a teaspoon of olive oil
Recent Examples on the Web
Unlike supermarket brands where private-label is often the cheaper alternative, at Erewhon it’s positioned as a prestige line that includes olive oil, chocolate, honey, coffee, candles and dietary supplements.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
Tasting olive oil in Tuscany Wine tastings epitomize indulgence, especially immersed in the heart of Tuscany, when visitors can savor glass after glass of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
—Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
Snack on popcorn popped in extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 1 June 2024
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—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1566, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Olive oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20oil. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
olive oil
noun
: a pale yellow to yellowish green oil obtained from the pulp of olives and used especially as a salad oil, in cooking, and in soaps
Medical Definition
olive oil
noun
: a pale yellow to yellowish green edible oil obtained from the pulp of olives that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and is used chiefly as a salad oil and in cooking, in toilet soaps, and as an emollient
More from Merriam-Webster on olive oil
Nglish: Translation of olive oil for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about olive oil
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