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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Lightly brush clean grates with vegetable oil. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 Once dry, rub a small amount of vegetable oil into the interior and exterior of the pan. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 Recipe information Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate with vegetable oil. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026 To keep the skillet from absorbing moisture, a protective coating can be created with fats like vegetable oil or flaxseed oil. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetable oil

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vegetable oil was in 1765

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Vegetable oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetable%20oil. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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

More from Merriam-Webster on vegetable oil

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster