olive oil

American  

noun

1. an oil expressed from the olive fruit, used in cooking, in salad dressings, in medicine, etc.

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olive oil British  

noun

1. a pale yellow oil pressed from ripe olive fruits and used in cooking, medicines, soaps, etc

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Etymology

Origin of olive oil

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

Blend black beans with garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and spices until smooth.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

But if I had to choose my top pick, it would be Cento’s flat fillet anchovies packed in olive oil.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The first was a Quarter Sheets menu classic: olive oil chiffon with fresh passionfruit and bay leaf-infused custard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Before the recent conflict, his family produced around 1,000 litres of organic olive oil a year from their groves.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Potatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, and carrots were all dumped together in a roasting pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser