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

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olive oil

A Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods such as vegetables, olive oil, and nuts, along with moderate amounts of fish and dairy.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026

Wagyu’s flavor is built in, so don’t go heavy or exotic on your seasonings and use just a little bit of olive oil or a neutral cooking oil.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Keep foods like dried and canned beans, canned tomatoes, tinned fish, olive oil, and a variety of whole grains on hand so you always have something to cook with.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026

The vessel was found piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers, which were used to transport goods such as wine and olive oil.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

The corn, on which I’d rubbed some olive oil and sprinkled salt and pepper, would take only a few minutes.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan