EVOO

abbreviation or noun

ˌē-ˌvē-ˌō-ˈō 

chiefly US

: extra-virgin olive oil

Over medium high heat, with enough EVOO to generously cover the bottom of the pan, sauté the eggplant until tender, about 15 or 20 minutes.

—Bob Leonardi

Examples of EVOO in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Every single one of those ingredients actually offers inflammation-reducing benefits, from the heart-healthy EVOO and olives to the capsaicin-strong paprika to the flavonoid-rich onions and lemons. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025

The most common foods in this diet are extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), legumes, cereals, nuts, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish, and wine. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025

In reality, the cost of EVOO reveals little about its quality. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024

Here's What to Know What Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)? EVOO guidelines state that it cannot be treated with chemicals, fruits, or heat over 80°F, and it must be rigorously tested for taste and acidity. —Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024

Guests can relax in the wellness zone, the lush garden with its infinity pool, the living room or the library, and enjoy modern cuisine at EVOO restaurant. —Celeste Moure, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2024

Slice or quarter and then lightly toss Brussels sprouts in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), avocado oil, sea salt, and black pepper. —Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 17 Apr. 2024

The California quality standard is known to be among the strictest EVOO quality standards in the world. —Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024

Over 150,000 plants on the grounds produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) using sustainable cultivation and harvesting techniques. —Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above