Margarine

/ˈmɑːrɡəˌriːn/

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.

From French 'margarine', originally from the Greek 'margaritēs' meaning 'pearl'.

margarine on bread:

A common breakfast item where margarine is used to enhance flavor.

margarine and toast:

A typical snack or breakfast pairing.

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.