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

The simplest version of this salad requires only extra-virgin olive oil and salt, with perhaps a squeeze of lemon. —David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024

Plum tomatoes, onions, extra-virgin olive oil, and garlic harmonize to create a truly comforting flavor profile that’s right at home on your next bowl of pasta. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024

Drain the water and drizzle the hot potatoes with a little extra-virgin olive oil; season lightly with salt, pepper and sweet paprika. —Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

The biggest olive oil producer in the U.S. just released an affordable, squeezable bottle of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), with a version that is 100% California-grown. —Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024

Breakfast options include a sausage and egg sandwich, smoked salmon bagel, a Greek yogurt parfait and Giada's oatmeal made with steel cut oats, orange segments, toasted Marcona almonds, extra-virgin olive oil and Maldon sea salt. Keith Lee reviewed a gluten-free brunch spot in Phoenix: 'Crying. —Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024

Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Optional: 1 teaspoon finely diced shallot 1 ripe (but not squishy) avocado 1. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024

Dijon mustard ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch celery, stalks sliced into ½-in. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Feb. 2024

Drizzle the rice and chicken with a little more extra-virgin olive oil. 6. —Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above