Sweet Oil (Noun)
Meaning
Mild vegetable oil when used as food; especially olive or edible rape oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef chose a mild sweet oil to dress the salad so as not to overpower the delicate flavors of the greens.
- She poured a small amount of sweet oil into the pan to sauté the vegetables for the stir-fry.
- The recipe called for a neutral-tasting sweet oil to be used in the cake batter.
- Olive oil is a popular choice of sweet oil for cooking and dressings due to its mild flavor.
- The health-conscious cook opted for a sweet oil with a high smoke point to fry the chicken.