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

Recent Examples on the Web

Place a medium sauté pan over medium-low heat and add a splash of olive oil. —Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024

Serve garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs, if desired. —Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024

Place the spears on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Toss squash and shallots together with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sage, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

olive oil

noun

: a pale yellow to yellowish green oil obtained from the pulp of olives and used especially as a salad oil, in cooking, and in soaps

Medical Definition

olive oil

noun

: a pale yellow to yellowish green edible oil obtained from the pulp of olives that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and is used chiefly as a salad oil and in cooking, in toilet soaps, and as an emollient