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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The concierge organizes a variety of excursions that range from chugging along the countryside roads in a vintage Citroën to visits to olive oil mills and vineyards.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Cook mustard greens with olive oil and spices like pepper flakes and garlic, then add vinegar or lemon juice to balance the bitterness.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 June 2026
Toss and taste, adding lime juice, olive oil or salt as needed.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Cook mustard greens with olive oil and spices like pepper flakes and garlic, then add vinegar or lemon juice to balance the bitterness.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 June 2026
Toss and taste, adding lime juice, olive oil or salt as needed.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
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 9 Jun. 2026.
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