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
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a teaspoon of olive oil
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The simple dressing consists of just olive oil, lemon, and shallots.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
For dessert, try an olive oil cake with peaches and cream for a fresh and succulent end to the meal.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
By contrast, foods composed mostly of fat (olive oil, butter, avocado) or protein (egg whites, turkey breast, hamburger without the bun) are much harder to binge.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Using a kitchen brush, swipe the cut avocado with a neutral-tasting olive oil.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
For dessert, try an olive oil cake with peaches and cream for a fresh and succulent end to the meal.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
By contrast, foods composed mostly of fat (olive oil, butter, avocado) or protein (egg whites, turkey breast, hamburger without the bun) are much harder to binge.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Using a kitchen brush, swipe the cut avocado with a neutral-tasting olive oil.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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