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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People may miss out on healthy foods like nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil, which can actually be associated with a healthy weight in moderation.
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Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
But first on the agenda is their honeymoon — five nights in Istria, Croatia, known for its olive oil and wine.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Hummus and Veggie Sticks Hummus is made with chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil, all of which provide cholesterol-lowering nutrients.
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Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
But first on the agenda is their honeymoon — five nights in Istria, Croatia, known for its olive oil and wine.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Hummus and Veggie Sticks Hummus is made with chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil, all of which provide cholesterol-lowering nutrients.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
The finest olive oils, cloths, leather goods and items imported from all around the Mediterranean would’ve been on sale here.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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