noun
margarine
MAR-jer-in/ˈmɑːrdʒərən/
A butter substitute made mainly from vegetable oils.
Pale-yellow margarine spreads smoothly over a slice of bread.
Etymology
The French chemical name referred to a fatty substance named for its crystals’ pearly luster. That name was then applied to the butter substitute made from fats and oils.
In context
it maintains its block shape for long periods and yet is spreadable indeed the old television advertisement made it quite clear that we should be able to spread a good margarine
More examples
- This recipe calls for margarine instead of butter.
- She keeps a tub of margarine in the refrigerator.
- Some margarines work better for baking than others.
Forms
margarine · margarines
Similar words
- spread
- A broader term that includes butter and other toppings.