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olive

/ˈɒlɪv/

When used as a noun, "olive" can be both countable (e.g., "three olives") and uncountable when referring to the fruit in general or as an ingredient. When used as an adjective to describe color, it is often paired with the word "green" (olive green), though using "olive" alone is also common and correct.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is at a fancy deli during his lunch break.
David Smith

Hey Brian, this sandwich has an olive in it. I'm totally not feeling it.

David Smith
Brian
Brian

Just pick it out and get back to work. You're killing me here.

💡
David uses 'not feeling it' (slang for not liking or being in the mood for something) to describe his distaste for the olive, while Brian uses 'killing me' (idiom for being extremely annoyed/exhausted by someone's behavior).

Meanings

noun

The small oval fruit of a Mediterranean tree, typically cured in brine or oil and eaten as a snack or used in cooking.

"She added a few sliced olives to the pizza for extra saltiness."

adjective

Of a dark yellowish-green color, resembling that of a ripe olive.

"He wore an olive green jacket that blended in with the forest foliage."

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