Meaning & Definition
noun
A spread made from vegetable oils or animal fats, used as a substitute for butter.
She decided to use margarine instead of butter in her baking recipe.
A pale yellow substance resembling butter, often used in cooking and baking.
The chef chose margarine for the sautéing process to keep the dish lighter.
A type of non-dairy spread made from hydrogenated oils, often used as a spread on bread.
For a vegan option, I prefer using margarine on my toast.
Etymology
From French 'margarine', originally from the Greek 'margaritēs' meaning 'pearl'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
margarine on bread:
A common breakfast item where margarine is used to enhance flavor.
margarine and toast:
A typical snack or breakfast pairing.
Slang Meanings
A cheap or inferior version of something.
That project was a total margarine effort.
Something that is not genuine or authentic.
Her enthusiasm about the product was just margarine talk.