palm oil

noun

: an edible fat obtained from the flesh of the fruit of several palms and used especially in soap and lubricating greases

Examples of palm oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Panch phoron, a five-spice blend from Bangladesh and East India with fenugreek and fennel seed, along with palm oil and pineapple, transports your palate somewhere more tropical. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

For starters, the formula relies on jojoba and palm oils to help keep even sensitive lashes feeling flexible and comfortable. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026

Because it’s used in so many different products, a shortage of palm oil could lead to higher prices in areas well beyond the growing regions, including the US. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

No-stir varieties may contain palm oil to help emulsify and keep the oils in the peanuts from separating. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for palm oil

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