English · Food & Drink
oil
/ɔɪl/
[/ɔɪl/]
liquid cooking fat
Beginnernoun
Definition
Oil is a smooth liquid fat from plants or animals, used in cooking.
Example
He heated a little oil in the pan before adding the chopped garlic and onions.
He heated a little oil in the pan before adding the chopped garlic and onions.
Etymology
From Old French 'oile', from Latin 'oleum' (olive oil).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for frying and dressing; also names petroleum and lubricants.