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olive

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːlɪv]

Word

Context: "food"

(noun) a small, round fruit that grows on an olive tree. It is usually green or black and is often used in cooking or to make oil.

Example

I love adding olives to my salad for extra flavor.

Example

He doesn’t like olives at all, so he picked them out of his dish.

Example

Do you want olives on your pizza?

Context: "plant"

(noun) the tree that produces olives. Olive trees are often found in warm places and have silver-green leaves.

Example

The olive tree in our backyard produces delicious fruit every summer.

Example

That tree isn’t an olive; it’s a completely different kind.

Example

Have you ever seen an olive tree before?

Context: "oil"

(noun) the oil that is made from olives. This oil is used in cooking and is known for being healthy.

Example

We use olive oil for cooking and salad dressings because it tastes great.

Example

I prefer using butter instead of olive oil when I cook.

Example

What is special about olive oil compared to other oils?

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