canola oil

noun

: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids

Examples of canola oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Heat canola oil in an oven-safe pot over medium heat and then add short ribs. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024 Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for canola oil 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'canola oil.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of canola oil was in 1981

Dictionary Entries Near canola oil

Cite this Entry

“Canola oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canola%20oil. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

canola oil

noun
: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is low in saturated and high in monosaturated fatty acids

Medical Definition

canola oil

noun
: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!