cold-press

verb

ˈkōld-ˌpres How to pronounce cold-press (audio)
cold-pressed; cold-pressing; cold-presses

transitive verb

: to press without applying heat from an external source
cold-pressing olives
also : to extract (oil) by cold-pressing

Examples of cold-press in a Sentence

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This is the first press, often called cold-press olive oil. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 The oil is cold-pressed without the use of heat or solvents. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026 Extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed and has more nutrients than regular olive oil. — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 The café specializes in kava nectar, which is cold-pressed from kava root, a plant and drink traditionally enjoyed in the South Pacific Islands. — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cold-press

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cold-press was in 1799

Rhymes for cold-press

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“Cold-press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-press. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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