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

Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan with vegetable oil and line the bottom with a round of parchment paper. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Water Stains Rub a small amount of oil, like mayonnaise or vegetable oil, on the whitened area; natural oils should suffice. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026

Its surfactants are derived from vegetable oils, often coconut. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and vegetable oil. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 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