vegetable oil

noun

: an oil of plant origin
especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits

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Of the approximately $450 billion in China exports to the U.S. in 2023, some examples are fish accounting for over $1.3 billion, animal and vegetable oils accounting for $850 million, vegetable, fruit and nuts accounting for $1.3 billion. Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Seed oils include vegetable oils, such as canola, cottonseed, soybean, and more. Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025 Summary Omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids are types of healthy fats typically found in certain fish, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025 Artificial trans fats, which makes liquid vegetable oil more solid and shelf stable. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vegetable oil

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vegetable oil was in 1765

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“Vegetable oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetable%20oil. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

vegetable oil

noun
: an oil obtained from plant parts and especially from seeds or fruits

Medical Definition

vegetable oil

noun
: an oil of plant origin
especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits

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