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
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Place a medium sauté pan over medium-low heat and add a splash of olive oil.
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Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Serve garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs, if desired.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Place the spears on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Toss squash and shallots together with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sage, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Serve garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs, if desired.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Place the spears on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Toss squash and shallots together with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sage, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Olive oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20oil. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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