olio

/oʊliəʊ/; also /oʊlioʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small amount of something, especially a sauce or dressing.

“The chef added an olio of herbs to the pasta dish.”

2. noun

A selection of short pieces of music, often by different composers.

“The concert program featured an olio of classical and contemporary music.”

3. verb

To add a small amount of something, especially a sauce or dressing, to food.

“The chef olio-ed the salad with a vinaigrette dressing.”

Synonyms

  • dressing
  • salsa
  • sauce

Antonyms

  • insipid