vegetable oil

noun

: an oil of plant origin
especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits

Examples of vegetable oil in a Sentence

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Heat the vegetable oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024 The nutrition panel said a healthy diet includes vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, whole grains, fish, and vegetable oils that are high in unsaturated fats. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Add a tablespoon of coconut oil, grapeseed or vegetable oil until glistening, but not smoking: about 30 seconds. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024 The beans are usually boiled, drained, then cooked in some kind of fat (like lard, vegetable oil, or bacon) with aromatics, such as onions, garlic, or peppers. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for vegetable oil 

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vegetable oil was in 1765

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“Vegetable oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetable%20oil. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

vegetable oil

noun
: an oil obtained from plant parts and especially from seeds or fruits

Medical Definition

vegetable oil

noun
: an oil of plant origin
especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits

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