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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Spray a 9-by-13-inch cake pan with vegetable oil cooking spray. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 Sep. 2024 Fry Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024 The cast iron cookware is pre-seasoned with vegetable oil and only gets better after every use. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024 Canola oil is a type of vegetable oil that's a common ingredient in diets worldwide. Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 10 July 2024 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 19 Nov. 2024.

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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