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

Add remaining olive oil, cilantro, pickled pepper and salt and mix to combine. —Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024

Pour one half of the olive oil into a large skillet and sear the chicken in this oil until the skin is golden, but not dark. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024

The idea is very thinly sliced, very fresh zucchini or other summer squash, lightly dressed with salt, lime juice and olive oil, and finished with lots of basil, mint and crumbly creamy feta. —David Tanis, New York Times, 29 May 2024

In a small pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. —Phil Harrell, NPR, 23 May 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