1. seeds that contain oil and are grown commercially for oil extraction, such as soybeans, sunflower seeds, and rapeseed
Usage: agricultural term; typically used in plural form

Examples

• The farmer planted several acres of oilseeds this season.
• Soybeans and sunflower seeds are among the most important oilseeds worldwide.
• The processing plant extracts oil from various oilseeds for cooking oil production.
• Global demand for oilseeds has increased due to biofuel production.
• The country exports large quantities of oilseeds to international markets.
• Oilseeds are crushed to separate the oil from the meal.