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

Its cheap oil has historically been a better bargain for U.S. refineries than the light, sweet oil produced by U.S. frackers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The US typically produces "light, sweet" oil used to make petrol.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Omni said she uses sweet oil on the beaks because it tastes better than glycerine.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2014

Shale oil is predominately light, sweet oil, meaning it is low in sulfur content and flows freely at room temperature.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2014

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 "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith