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
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The MCPura steers like Italian olive oil, simultaneously smooth and spicy, a signature of our favorite Italian cars.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Like weeknight pumpkin chili and chocolate chip olive oil cookies.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
—CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
If grilling, toss wings with olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the pepper in a large bowl.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Like weeknight pumpkin chili and chocolate chip olive oil cookies.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
—CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
If grilling, toss wings with olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the pepper in a large bowl.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for olive oil
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“Olive oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20oil. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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