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

Use mostly extra-virgin olive oil Incorporating olive oil as a primary source of fat is the No. 1 thing that distinguishes the Mediterranean diet from other eating patterns, according to Karadsheh. —Karla Walsh, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024

This set includes a soothing sage candle, rich olive oil, and nourishing hand soap—ideal for making any new space feel more like home. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024

White wine, olive oil, potatoes, onion, garlic and tomatoes are other prominent ingredients in the popular dish. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024

The mature audience member makes popcorn on the stove and seasons it with olive oil, salt, a pinch of paprika, and nutritional yeast. —Sarah Garfinkel, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 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