EVOO

abbreviation or noun

ˌē-ˌvē-ˌō-ˈō 

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

Something as simple as a drizzle of good EVOO, a turn of fresh pepper, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt can help bring out natural flavors of seasonal produce. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026

Extra Virgin Duo includes Original EVOO, ultra-premium designed for drizzling and dipping, and Everyday EVOO, designed for cooking and baking with a smoke point of over 425 degrees Fahrenheit. — ABC News, 16 June 2026

One or 2 tablespoons of olive oil (preferably EVOO) taken on an ongoing basis is typically enough to benefit heart health, as well as provide benefits beyond lowering blood pressure. — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026

Benefits are tied to EVOO consumption broadly, not to the delivery method. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above