vegetable oil

noun

: an oil of plant origin

especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits

Examples of vegetable oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gradually add remaining ¼ cup vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until combined and the consistency of mayonnaise. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from sources like vegetable oils that is primarily used in transportation. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

With vegetable oils and coffee, prices can stay elevated for up to a year after an El Niño. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Beginning in the early 20th century, the chemical process of hydrogenation allowed producers to turn liquid vegetable oils into semisolid fats suitable for shortening and margarine. — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vegetable oil

• aerofoil
• cinquefoil
• hydrofoil
• quatrefoil
• airfoil
• benzoyl
• despoil
• embroil
• etoile
• gargoyle
• recoil
• subsoil

Kids Definition

vegetable oil

noun

: an oil obtained from plant parts and especially from seeds or fruits

Medical Definition

vegetable oil

noun

: an oil of plant origin

especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits