olive oil
noun
: a pale yellow to yellowish-green nondrying oil that is obtained from olives, is high in monounsaturated fat, and is used chiefly as a salad oil and in cooking
Examples of olive oil in a Sentence
a teaspoon of olive oil
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Drizzle the pumpkin seeds with olive oil, then toss them with spices of your choice, such as turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, or paprika.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Smear over crostini and finish with balsamic, olive oil, and flaky salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, in a large, deep pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
My go-to preparation is roasting it with a drizzle of maple syrup, olive oil, and a pinch of cayenne for a sweet-and-spicy kick.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Smear over crostini and finish with balsamic, olive oil, and flaky salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, in a large, deep pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
My go-to preparation is roasting it with a drizzle of maple syrup, olive oil, and a pinch of cayenne for a sweet-and-spicy kick.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for olive oil
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“Olive oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20oil. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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