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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Best bites: The prosciutto and arugula pizza is light but packed with flavor from the peppery greens, salty meat and sweet cherry tomatoes on an olive oil base.
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Kate Murphy, Axios, 15 July 2024
Roast them whole drizzled in butter or olive oil with garlic.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
In January, officials carried out raids at 50 restaurants in Rome and found seed oil being passed off as extra virgin olive oil.
—Barbie Nadeau, CNN, 11 July 2024
If buying a large amount consider purchasing your next olive oil in a can.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024
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Kate Murphy, Axios, 15 July 2024
Roast them whole drizzled in butter or olive oil with garlic.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
In January, officials carried out raids at 50 restaurants in Rome and found seed oil being passed off as extra virgin olive oil.
—Barbie Nadeau, CNN, 11 July 2024
If buying a large amount consider purchasing your next olive oil in a can.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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