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 1990, McDonald’s switched to 100 percent vegetable oil, as did chains such as Wendy’s and Burger King. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024 To the empty wok, add the remaining vegetable oil, the garlic, ginger, and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, 30–60 seconds. Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024 Omega-6 fats mainly come from vegetable oils like sunflower oil and safflower oil. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024 Instructions Step 1 In a medium bowl, stir together 1½ teaspoons of the vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, the wine, ½ teaspoon of the sugar, and the cornstarch. Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 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 17 Dec. 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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