Meaning of the word olive in English
What does olive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
olive
US /ˈɑː.lɪv/
UK /ˈɑː.lɪv/
Noun
1.
a small oval fruit with a hard stone and bitter flesh, green or black when ripe, used as food and as a source of oil
Example:
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She added some black olives to the salad.
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Olive oil is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine.
2.
an evergreen tree that produces olives
Example:
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The ancient olive tree stood tall in the field.
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They planted a new olive grove on their farm.
Adjective
1.
a dull yellowish-green color like that of an unripe olive
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The walls were painted a muted olive green.
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He wore an olive jacket.
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