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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In an email statement, Steak 'n Shake told NPR that its food manufacturers still use vegetable oils to pre-fry the food before it's frozen and shipped to stores. Sarah Boden, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025 In a separate bowl, whisk together until well blended the eggs and vegetable oil, followed by the sour cream, vanilla, and coffee-chocolate mixture. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and vegetable oil. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025 Musk reacted to a post on X advertising that the fast-food restaurant was switching from using vegetable oil to beef tallow for its chips. Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 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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