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

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olive oil

As for toppings, finish each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of Greek yogurt if you’re craving protein.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026

Higher consumption of olive oil, fish, and legumes was associated with increased levels of humanin.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026

These are exactly what they sound like: tiny oyster crackers tossed with butter, olive oil, Pecorino and far more black pepper than feels reasonable.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

While Johnson’s antiaging experiment captivated viewers, many turned skeptical of his endeavor once he began selling products, which now range from olive oil to GLP-1s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

But Winnie was adamantly opposed, thinking it unhealthy and outdated, and instead smeared Zenani with olive oil, plastered her little body with Johnson’s Baby Powder, and filled her stomach with shark oil.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela