How to Use olive oil in a Sentence

olive oil

noun
  • Brush each slice with olive oil.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Fill a small bowl with olive oil.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Stir in olive oil, basil, and oregano.
    — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Brush the top of the squash with the olive oil.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Add the olive oil and lime juice, and mix well.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
  • And the smoke point for olive oil isn't even that low.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Use olive oil to make baked goods like cakes and bread.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Place the seeds in a bowl and toss them with olive oil.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Use healthy fats from olive oil, nuts, seeds, or cheese.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
  • Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with olive oil spray.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Chia oil and olive oil are both good sources of healthy fats.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Top with a drizzle of olive oil.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Pour olive oil into a small saucepan.
    — ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Add the olive oil and puree until smooth.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Top with a drizzle of olive oil and herbs.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
  • In a sauce pot, start to sweat the leeks in a bit of olive oil.
    — Wendy Hu, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2021
  • Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
  • Season the pan with a small amount of olive oil.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil.
    — ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • Like all fats, olive oil is calorie-dense.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Coat the rack with cooking spray or olive oil.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Add the vanilla and olive oil and mix them in.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 9 May 2026
  • Brush meatballs with olive oil.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil and serve.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Whisk the herbs into a small amount of olive oil.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • In a large pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
  • When the pan is hot, add a drizzle of olive oil.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025

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