canola oil

noun

: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids

Examples of canola oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Canada’s other big contribution to the American diet is canola oil, which is produced stateside in relatively small amounts. —Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2025

Scientists have used genetic modification to create seed oils like high oleic acid canola oil that have a lower omega-6 to 3 ratio. —Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025

High in Vitamin E Seed oils are a source of essential nutrients, such as vitamin E. One tablespoon of canola oil provides 2.42 milligrams of vitamin E, which is 16% of the Daily Value (DV). —Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Jan. 2025

Thoroughly coat your cast iron with a thin layer of vegetable or canola oil, both inside and out. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for canola oil

• aerofoil
• cinquefoil
• hydrofoil
• quatrefoil
• airfoil
• benzoyl
• despoil
• embroil
• etoile
• gargoyle
• recoil
• subsoil

Kids Definition

canola oil

noun

: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is low in saturated and high in monosaturated fatty acids

Medical Definition

canola oil

noun

: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids