peanut oil

American  

[pee-nuht oil, -nuht] / ˈpiˌnʌt ˌɔɪl, -nət /

noun

1. a yellow to greenish oil expressed or extracted from peanuts, used in cooking, as a vehicle for medicines, and in the manufacture of soap.

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peanut oil British  

noun

1. oil that is made from peanut seeds and used for cooking, in soaps, and in pharmaceutical products

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Etymology

Origin of peanut oil

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

For example, sweet almond oil is Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis, peanut oil is Arachis Hypogaea, and wheat germ extract is Triticum Vulgare.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

The original storefront, on Taiwan’s Xinyi Road, sold peanut oil in bottles until vegetable oils in tin containers overtook the market in the 1970s.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Pulse several times to combine, then, with the motor running, slowly add the peanut oil and process until the dressing is emulsified.

From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2023

Fry in peanut oil that is 350 °F for about 2 minutes only.

From Fox News • Mar. 1, 2022

There were farmers growing peanuts, hauling peanuts, making peanut oil, peanut butter, even peanut soap.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride