peanut oil

noun

: a colorless to yellow fatty nondrying oil that is obtained from peanuts and is used chiefly as a salad oil, in margarine, in soap, and as a vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations and cosmetics

Examples of peanut oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People who want to avoid seed oils have other choices, like olive, avocado, and peanut oils that have a higher monounsaturated fat content.20 However, these oils often cost more than seed oils. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024

The results showed that peanut oil has the lowest harmful compounds and good antioxidant stability, followed by canola oil. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024

That versatility and their unique flavor makes peanuts popular ingredients in scores of recipes including in baked goods, soups, salads, Asian dishes, candies and, of course, peanut oil and peanut butter. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024

However, cold-pressed, expelled, and extruded peanut oils still have allergens.20 5. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

peanut oil

noun

: a colorless to yellow fatty oil that is obtained from peanuts

Medical Definition

peanut oil

noun

pea·​nut oil ˈpē-nət- 

: a colorless to yellow nondrying fatty oil that is obtained from peanuts and is used chiefly as a salad oil, in margarine, in soap, and as a vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations and cosmetics

called also arachis oil