extra-virgin

adjective

ex·tra-vir·gin ˈek-strə-ˈvər-jən

: being a virgin olive oil that is lowest in acidity and highest in quality

Examples of extra-virgin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Compared with a low-fat diet or a menu that relies on other fats such as butter or coconut oil, preparing your meals with extra-virgin olive oil has been linked to lower blood pressure, better blood sugar control and easier weight maintenance. —

Karla Walsh, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024 Swap out extra-virgin olive oil for the butter; and dill and parsley for the basil and thyme. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024 An anti-inflammatory diet is high in foods like berries, green leafy vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil, whole grains, and fish, as well as spices like garlic, ginger, and turmeric. —

Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2024 Season the veal with salt and black pepper to taste, then drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and rub evenly to coat. —

Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for extra-virgin

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