Olive

Pronunciation: /ˈɑlɪv/

Definitions of olive

noun a small oval fruit with a hard pit and bitter flesh, green when unripe and brownish black when ripe, used as food and as a source of oil

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat green olives.

A2 She added black olives to the salad for extra flavor.

B1 The olive tree is a symbol of peace in many cultures.

B2 The olive branch is often used as a symbol of reconciliation.

C1 The olive oil produced in this region is known for its high quality.

C2 The chef drizzled the dish with aged balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

adjective of, relating to, or made from olives

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat olive pizza.

A2 She bought an olive dress for the party.

B1 The kitchen walls were painted in a lovely olive color.

B2 The hotel room had a beautiful olive green carpet.

C1 The artist used olive tones to create a stunning landscape painting.

C2 The chef prepared a gourmet meal with olive-infused dishes.

Examples of olive in a Sentence

formal The chef drizzled olive oil over the salad for a light and healthy dressing.

informal I love snacking on green olives while watching movies.

slang Let's grab a pizza with extra olives on top.

figurative Her skin had an olive tone, giving her a natural glow.

Grammatical Forms of olive

• past tense: olived
• plural: olives
• comparative: more olive
• superlative: most olive
• present tense: olives
• future tense: will olive
• perfect tense: have olived
• continuous tense: is oliving
• singular: olive
• positive degree: olive
• infinitive: to olive
• gerund: oliving
• participle: olived

Origin and Evolution of olive

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'olive' originated from the Latin word 'oliva', which was derived from the Greek word 'elaia'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'olive' has retained its basic meaning of the fruit of the olive tree, but its usage has expanded to include various culinary and cultural references over time.