EVOO

abbreviation or noun

chiefly US
: extra-virgin olive oil
Over medium high heat, with enough EVOO to generously cover the bottom of the pan, sauté the eggplant until tender, about 15 or 20 minutes.Bob Leonardi

Examples of EVOO in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The California quality standard is known to be among the strictest EVOO quality standards in the world. Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024 Over 150,000 plants on the grounds produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) using sustainable cultivation and harvesting techniques. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 Signature pizzas will include: The Bianco, made with white sauce, taleggio, pear, hot honey, arugula and EVOO. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024 The dip can be made with: EVOO Garlic Lemon juice Pepper, cumin, and tahini Sea salt When sliced in half lengthwise, eggplant can be scooped out, combined with additional ingredients, like beans and herbs, and stuffed. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 20 Nov. 2023 Best Hummus Featuring a balanced blend of chickpeas, EVOO, organic avocados, and lime juice, this favorite boasts a new special ingredient: flaxseed oil. Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2023 Not for nothing, the olive oil adds 120 calories to each drink (though consumers might come to enjoy EVOO's other health benefits). Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 22 Feb. 2023 This handmade ceramic bottle is filled with 16.9 fluid ounces of their EVOO and comes in a ready-to-wrap box perfect for gifting. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2022 Likewise, any foodie will appreciate a fancy bottle of EVOO during the holidays. Glamour, 30 Nov. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of EVOO was in 1992

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“EVOO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EVOO. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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