oilseed

[ oil-seed ]

noun

1. any of several seeds, as the castor bean, sesame, or cottonseed, from which an oil is expressed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oilseed¹

First recorded in 1555–65; oil + seed

Example Sentences

The operation allowed Ukraine to establish a new shipping corridor, and seaborne grain and oilseed exports are nearing prewar levels, according to according to data shared with The New York Times.

From New York Times

In Ukraine: Seaborne grain and oilseed exports are now approaching prewar levels, according to data shared with The Times.

From New York Times

The operation has been so successful that Ukraine’s seaborne grain and oilseed exports — an economic lifeline for the war-torn nation — are now approaching prewar levels, according to data shared with The New York Times.

From New York Times

Cereals such as wheat, maize, and barley as well as oilseed crops such as sunflowers, rapeseed, and linseed account for almost 70% of the imported footprint from these countries.

From Science Daily

The bill is designed to minimise tax evasion on certain agricultural products, such as grain and oilseeds.

From Reuters