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

Unlike supermarket brands where private-label is often the cheaper alternative, at Erewhon it’s positioned as a prestige line that includes olive oil, chocolate, honey, coffee, candles and dietary supplements. —Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024

Tasting olive oil in Tuscany Wine tastings epitomize indulgence, especially immersed in the heart of Tuscany, when visitors can savor glass after glass of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. —Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024

Snack on popcorn popped in extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil. —Amanda MacMillan, Health, 1 June 2024

Bored by your usual olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano combo? —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

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