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

In a large pot, warm a couple spoonfuls of extra virgin olive oil. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025

Once the chicken skin is back in place, brush the meat with some olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025

Based in Arma di Taggia, in Italy’s Liguria region, Bonaldo relies on the high quality of the Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil, but the brand offers a wide range of premium products that celebrate the country’s culinary heritage, pastas and rice, as well as a collection of tableware. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025

Pop into clothing stores and specialty shops selling everything from olive oil, teas and chocolates. —Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025

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