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 vegetables in a large bowl; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully coated.
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
The thing that is the most consistent is the olive oil.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Arrange the rings on the prepared pan and brush the top lightly with olive oil.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, add the other ½ tablespoon olive oil to a sauté pan and bring to medium-high heat.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
The thing that is the most consistent is the olive oil.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Arrange the rings on the prepared pan and brush the top lightly with olive oil.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, add the other ½ tablespoon olive oil to a sauté pan and bring to medium-high heat.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Olive oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20oil. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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