canola oil

American  

[kuh-noh-luh oil] / kəˈnoʊ lə ˌɔɪl /

noun

1. a rapeseed oil expressed from the seeds of several cultivars of canola, widely used as a cooking oil.

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Etymology

Origin of canola oil

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Canada and China agreed earlier this month to lower tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and Canadian canola oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The speech came on the heels of Canada striking a limited, preliminary trade pact with China that would lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and Canadian agriculture including canola oil.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

China retaliated in March by imposing tariffs on several Canadian agricultural products, including a 76% levy on Canadian canola seed imports and a 100% levy on canola oil, meal and peas.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Seed oils, aka vegetable oils, are a big category and include things like canola oil and soybean oil.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2025

The most common seed oils found at grocery stores include sesame oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, corn oil, grapeseed oil and soybean oil.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2024