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olive

[ˈɑːlɪv]

olive Definition

a small, oval fruit with a hard stone and bitter flesh, green when unripe and bluish-black when ripe, used as food and as a source of oil..

Using olive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "olive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love eating olives in my salad.

  • Example

    The olive oil is used for cooking and dressing salads.

  • Example

    The tree produces a lot of olives every year.

olive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for olive

Phrases with olive

  • to make an offer of peace or reconciliation

    Example

    After their argument, he extended an olive branch by inviting her to dinner.

  • a type of olive that is fully ripe and has a dark color

    Example

    I prefer black olives over green ones on my pizza.

  • a type of oil extracted from olives, used in cooking and as a dressing for salads

    Example

    I always use olive oil instead of vegetable oil for cooking.

Origins of olive

from Old French 'olive', from Latin 'oliva'

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Summary: olive in Brief

An 'olive' [ˈɑːlɪv] is a small, oval fruit with a hard stone and bitter flesh, green when unripe and bluish-black when ripe. It is used as food and as a source of oil. 'Olive' extends into phrases like 'extend an olive branch,' denoting an offer of peace or reconciliation, and 'olive oil,' a type of oil extracted from olives, used in cooking and as a dressing for salads.

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