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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
Examples of olive oil in a Sentence
a teaspoon of olive oil
Recent Examples on the Web
Extra virgin olive oil 1 clove of garlic A bunch of fresh basil
Cook your pasta separately, bringing a pot of water to a boil and adding your pasta of choice.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
Drizzle in enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
Coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and olive oil work to hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier, while antioxidants like vitamin E help protect the skin from further damage.
—Brigitt Earley, Allure, 28 Feb. 2024
Today, the Youtube videos include links to Bryan Johnson’s store selling olive oil, nuts, berries, and supplements.
—Alex Zhavoronkov, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
After the tour, don’t miss spending time in their shop with many products handmade by the nuns, including beeswax ointment with olive oil, pear and fig marmalades, and lemon or orange liqueurs.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
In a medium bowl, combine peppers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, green onions, and feta cheese.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
In addition to dressing, this versatile dispenser can also hold soy sauce, cooking wine, olive oil, and more.
—Rachel Trujillo, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
The hot course section features dry aged tuna with peppered demi-glace, chive, smoked olive oil, sun choke puree and lemon balm.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1566, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Olive oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20oil. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
olive oil
noun
: a pale yellow to yellowish green oil obtained from the pulp of olives and used especially as a salad oil, in cooking, and in soaps
Medical Definition
olive oil
noun
: a pale yellow to yellowish green edible oil obtained from the pulp of olives that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and is used chiefly as a salad oil and in cooking, in toilet soaps, and as an emollient
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