Definition & Meaning of "olive"in English

olive

ADJECTIVE

grayish-green in color

Examples

She painted her bedroom walls in a calming olive shade to create a peaceful atmosphere.

His eyes were a unique olive color, resembling the leaves of an ancient olive tree.

(of skin) having a naturally warm, slightly brownish-yellow tone

Examples

His naturally olive skin glowed in the sunlight.

The actor had an olive complexion that suited the role.

Olive

NOUN

a very small, typically green fruit with a hard seed and a bitter taste, eaten or used to extract oil from

What is an "olive"?

The olive is a small, oval-shaped fruit native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its oil and eaten whole or in various culinary dishes. Olives come in different varieties, ranging in color from green to black, depending on ripeness and processing methods. They have a unique flavor that can vary from mild and buttery to briny and tangy. The fruit contains a single large pit or stone surrounded by edible flesh. Olives are commonly used in cooking, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine, and are also enjoyed as a snack, in salads, on pizzas, or as a topping for various dishes. Rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, olives offer various health benefits.

Examples

She enjoyed a Mediterranean salad topped with sliced green olives and feta cheese.

The briny taste of olives adds a unique twist to my homemade pizza.

a muted yellow-green color with low brightness

Examples

The walls were painted a muted olive.

The artist mixed brown and green to produce olive.

an evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean and elsewhere, producing edible shiny fruits

Examples

Ancient olives lined the courtyard.

Farmers harvested the olives in late autumn.

the hard, dense wood of the olive tree, valued for furniture and cabinetwork