Margarine (Noun)
Meaning
A spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She replaced butter with margarine in her favorite recipe to reduce the calorie count.
- Margarine was used in baking the cake to cater to the guests who had dairy allergies.
- In the fridge, you can find margarine next to the butter, it's a healthier alternative.
- Some cookbooks recommend pairing jam with margarine on toast for a lighter take on a classic snack.
- After careful consideration, the chef decided to serve margarine at breakfast instead of butter due to its lower price point.