olive oil

noun

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

olive oil

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of olive oil¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

Extra virgin olive oil, for example, is packed with antioxidants and beneficial compounds but its low smoke point means it is better for salad dressings or drizzling over food rather than deep frying.

From BBC

It says a cargo ship carrying rum and olive oil from Europe to Central America is about to set sail - and it needs a cook.

From BBC

The classic toasted sesame roll, drizzled with olive oil, and stuffed to the brim with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion — delicious.

From Salon

It said prices have now stabilised or declined for some key commodities like cocoa, coffee and olive oil.

From BBC

A drizzle of fine, fruity arbequina extra virgin olive oil from Córdoba.

From Salon