Oleo (Noun)
Meaning
A spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- My grandmother used to buy a jar of oleo from the store and serve it at the dinner table alongside real butter for a dairy-free alternative.
- After my husband was diagnosed with high cholesterol, I started substituting the butter in his breakfast toast with oleo.
- For Passover, many families opt to use oleo in their baked goods to keep the dish free of any animal products.
- Using oleo in baked goods results in a very tender and flaky crust.
- While making croissants for my baking competition, I carefully kneaded in a large chunk of chilled oleo.