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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Eating a Mediterranean-style diet –– which focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, healthy fish and extra-virgin olive oil, with smaller portions of eggs, dairy and poultry –– has been linked to significant increases in lifespan.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Today, the city is considered a gateway to the greater Sonoma County area and is known for its olive oil, cheeses, and vinos.
—Pat Tompkins, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
He’s widely credited with being the first retailer to sell white truffles to the United States in 1969, as well as real balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, European olive oils and more.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Lastly, healthy fats can be found in avocado, avocado oil, olives, olive oil, nuts, and seeds.
—Christina Manian, Health, 1 May 2026
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Today, the city is considered a gateway to the greater Sonoma County area and is known for its olive oil, cheeses, and vinos.
—Pat Tompkins, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
He’s widely credited with being the first retailer to sell white truffles to the United States in 1969, as well as real balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, European olive oils and more.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Lastly, healthy fats can be found in avocado, avocado oil, olives, olive oil, nuts, and seeds.
—Christina Manian, Health, 1 May 2026
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 3 May. 2026.
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