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

Apparently, ancient Greeks used breadsticks smeared with olive oil as a lubricant. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

The undisputed star, according to Casas, is extra-virgin olive oil. — Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

On a baking sheet, toss the carrots and garlic with the olive oil. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

The soup’s rich, savory flavor is perfect for fall, and a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan add the finishing touch. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 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