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

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Research shows that cooking at 248 degrees Fahrenheit can lower its phenolic compounds by about 40%, and cooking at 338 degrees Fahrenheit can reduce them by up to 75% after 15–60 minutes, compared to raw EVOO. Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025 Foods to try: Salmon, Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines and Herring (SMASH) fish & extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 Top with a generous spoonful of Greek yogurt, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a swirl of honey, and/or a drizzle of extra EVOO. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 Yet, when the conversation turns to Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), most of the attention is focused on only one region - Tuscany. Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 In reality, the cost of EVOO reveals little about its quality. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024 Guests can relax in the wellness zone, the lush garden with its infinity pool, the living room or the library, and enjoy modern cuisine at EVOO restaurant. Celeste Moure, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2024

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 9 Oct. 2025.

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