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
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Research suggests that olive oil may be an option for removing hair dye.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024
The veggies provide a nice bite as well; they were quickly roasted in the oven the night before with a little salt, pepper, and olive oil.
—Bon Appétit, 6 Aug. 2024
Many unfiltered olive oils have small bits of olive flesh in them.
—Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024
Dress it up with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of smoky paprika, and a few crispy chickpeas.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 Aug. 2024
The veggies provide a nice bite as well; they were quickly roasted in the oven the night before with a little salt, pepper, and olive oil.
—Bon Appétit, 6 Aug. 2024
Many unfiltered olive oils have small bits of olive flesh in them.
—Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024
Dress it up with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of smoky paprika, and a few crispy chickpeas.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for olive oil
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“Olive oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20oil. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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