sweet oil

American  

noun

1. olive oil.

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sweet oil British  

noun

1. another name for olive oil

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Etymology

Origin of sweet oil

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

Most cargoes were U.S. light sweet oil, with at least a quarter delivering Midland crude, according to U.S.

From Reuters

After several hours, a strong, sweet oil can be pressed from the peels.

From Salon

The world’s largest oil reserve currently holds nearly 645 million barrels of oil, according to the department website, consisting of 395 million barrels of heavy sour crude and 250 million barrels of light sweet oil.

From Reuters

She scoured the enameled wash basin and poured a bottle of sweet oil in it and set it on the back of the stove.

From Literature

Among those most at risk from the U.S. shale exports is Nigeria, which pumps similarly light, sweet oil.

From Reuters