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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Roast carrots with olive oil and herbs.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Olive Oil Experiences Serious foodies will find opportunities around every corner to immerse themselves in every aspect of the olive oil production process.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Extra virgin olive oil adds flavor and nutrients for low-heat cooking or drizzling, while refined oils (olive or coconut) can handle higher heat.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Add another two tablespoons of olive oil, and saute celery and garlic.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Olive Oil Experiences Serious foodies will find opportunities around every corner to immerse themselves in every aspect of the olive oil production process.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
Extra virgin olive oil adds flavor and nutrients for low-heat cooking or drizzling, while refined oils (olive or coconut) can handle higher heat.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Add another two tablespoons of olive oil, and saute celery and garlic.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.
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