Oleomargarine (Noun)
Meaning
A spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The store brand oleomargarine was a more affordable alternative to the name brand butter.
- My grandmother always used oleomargarine on her toast instead of butter to save money.
- The new dairy-free restaurant used oleomargarine instead of traditional butter to cater to customers with dietary restrictions.
- She switched to oleomargarine because she was trying to reduce her cholesterol intake.
- The package of oleomargarine in the pantry had been there for months, still unopened and nearing its expiration date.