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vegetable oil

noun

: an oil of plant origin
especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits

Examples of vegetable oil in a Sentence

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Heat about ½-inch of avocado oil or vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or saucepan set over medium-high heat. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025 Some types of vegetable oil also supply healthy doses of the omega-3 fatty acid linolenic acid. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 Nov. 2025 Working in batches, fry shallots in a deep skillet filled with vegetable oil that has been heated to 350°F until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025 Buttermilk makes this cake tender while adding vegetable oil moistens the cake. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vegetable oil

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vegetable oil was in 1765

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“Vegetable oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetable%20oil. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

vegetable oil

noun
: an oil obtained from plant parts and especially from seeds or fruits

Medical Definition

vegetable oil

noun
: an oil of plant origin
especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits

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