EVOO

abbreviation or noun

ˌē-ˌvē-ˌō-ˈō How to pronounce EVOO (audio)
chiefly US
: extra-virgin olive oil
Over medium high heat, with enough EVOO to generously cover the bottom of the pan, sauté the eggplant until tender, about 15 or 20 minutes.—Bob Leonardi

Examples of EVOO in a Sentence

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Sauté it in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) with sweet red bell peppers and crushed red pepper. Steam and toss the greens with jarred olive tapenade or dairy-free pesto. — Cynthia Sass, Health, 18 Nov. 2025 What the studies document is consistent EVOO intake over time, full stop. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 Benefits are tied to EVOO consumption broadly, not to the delivery method. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 Rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, EVOO is well-established for its heart health benefits and is suitable for most cooking methods. — Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for EVOO

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of EVOO was in 1992

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“EVOO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EVOO. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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