Synonyms for

Olive

Verb / ˈɑ:lʌv / / ˈɑ:lɪv / Another word for olive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, oval-shaped fruit that is usually black or green and used for its oil, or the tree on which this fruit grows

Synonyms & similar words

europeanolivetree oleaeuropaea olive-colored olive-skinned olive-toned

Synonyms by register

Formal

oleaginous oily fatty

Informal

greenish yellowish pale

Literary

verdant emerald

Antonyms

black dark shadowy dusky ebon

Common collocations

  • olive oil
  • olive branch
  • green olive
  • black olive
  • Kalamata olive
  • olive tree
  • olive grove
  • olive drab

Word family

noun olive
adjective olive

Usage note

The word 'olive' primarily refers to the fruit of the olive tree, but can also describe a color. It is most commonly used in the context of food and drink.

Example sentences

  1. I like to eat green olives.
  2. Olives are often used to make olive oil.
  3. The olive tree has been cultivated for thousands of years.
  4. She put a few olives in her martini.
  5. The salad was topped with sliced olives.

Quotes

  • 'It is the olive, not the fig, that is truly the fruit of the gods.' - Olivier de Serres
  • 'The olive tree is surely the richest gift of heaven.' - Thomas Jefferson
  • 'The olive branch signifies peace; but the gold in this bank-note means that I can buy peace, if I choose.' - William Cowper

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