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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.

Synonyms

  • Margarine
  • Marge
  • Margarin
  • Oleomargarine

Hypernyms

  • Spread
  • Paste

Hyponyms

  • Stick
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