Meaning & Definition of word "Oleo"

Oleo

/ˈoʊ.li.oʊ/

1. A type of margarine or a spread made from fats, especially one made to resemble butter.
- Example: She spread the oleo on her toast instead of butter to cut down on calories.
2. A term used in reference to a lower quality or imitation butter-like substance.
- Example: The restaurant's bread came with oleo that lacked the richness of real butter.
3. A preparation of edible oil or fat used in cooking or baking.
- Example: For the pie crust, she decided to use oleo instead of butter for a lighter texture.

Derived from the Latin word 'oleum', meaning 'oil'.

oleo margarine:

A specific type of margarine made primarily from vegetable oil.

oleomargarine law:

Legislation pertaining to the sale and labeling of margarine.

margarine:

A non-dairy spread made primarily from vegetable oils.

butter:

A dairy product made from the fat of milk, used in cooking and baking.

Meaning: A joking term for a very cheap or inferior product.

Example Sentence: That old car is just a piece of oleo!

Meaning: Referring to something that is slick or oily.

Example Sentence: Watch out, he's as oleo as they come!