Black Olive (Noun)
Meaning
Olives picked ripe and cured in brine then dried or pickled or preserved canned or in oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The rich flavor of the black olive complemented the earthy tones of the cheddar cheese in the salad.
- At the Italian market, they sold pitted green and black olives in jars filled with oil and herbs.
- To make the authentic tapenade, black olives were blended with capers, garlic, and olive oil.
- She added sliced black olives to the pizza, giving it an intense savory taste.
- Black olives packed in water and salt made an excellent choice for martinis and other cocktails.