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

Recent Examples on the Web

Add texture Szapiro also likes to add a crunchy element, such as breadcrumbs toasted in garlic and olive oil, crispy prosciutto, or a dollop of chili crisp. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026

The formula has almond, macadamia, and olive oils to moisturize, plus hydrolyzed keratin to support broken strands. —Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026

Abdalla revealed that the couple kept the bottle of wine as a keepsake and now use it to store olive oil. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

Hummus Hummus, a dip made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil, is a good source of protein and fiber, which play important roles in blood sugar regulation. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for olive oil

• aerofoil
• cinquefoil
• hydrofoil
• quatrefoil
• airfoil
• benzoyl
• despoil
• embroil
• etoile
• gargoyle
• recoil
• subsoil

Kids Definition

olive oil

noun

: a pale yellow to yellowish green oil obtained from the pulp of olives and used especially as a salad oil, in cooking, and in soaps

Medical Definition

olive oil

noun

: a pale yellow to yellowish green edible oil obtained from the pulp of olives that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and is used chiefly as a salad oil and in cooking, in toilet soaps, and as an emollient