extra-virgin

adjective

ex·​tra-vir·​gin ˈek-strə-ˈvər-jən 

: being a virgin olive oil that is lowest in acidity and highest in quality

Examples of extra-virgin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vegetables, like chicory, plus artichokes and potatoes, are braised in extra-virgin olive oil. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

When buying olive oil, our experts say to look for extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO). — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

The sweet alliums are cooked with cilantro and extra-virgin olive oil until tender, then tucked into thin dumpling wrappers that are folded into half-moons and steamed for exactly 10 minutes — any longer and the dough could break. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil are great starting points, but this is an excellent place to let the rest of your ingredients steer. — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for extra-virgin

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