Meaning of the word olives in English

What does olives mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

olives

US /ˈɑː.lɪvz/
UK /ˈɒl.ɪvz/

Plural Noun

small oval fruits with a hard stone and bitter flesh, green or black when ripe, cultivated in warm climates and important as a source of oil

Example:
I love eating green olives as a snack.
The salad was garnished with black olives and feta cheese.