Synonyms for

Margarine

Verb / ˈmɑ:rdʒɜ:ʌn / Another word for margarine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a butter substitute made from vegetable oils

Synonyms & similar words

oleomargarine marge margarin oleo spread oleo shortening fat oil butterine oleomargarine marge margarita margaric

Example sentences

  1. I prefer margarine over butter because it’s healthier for me.
  2. My mom uses margarine when baking cookies instead of butter.
  3. I put margarine on my popcorn instead of butter.
  4. My dad likes to use margarine when making grilled cheese sandwiches.
  5. I’ve never tried margarine before, but I want to see how it tastes on my toast.

Quotes

  • “Margarine is a food product consisting of one or more vegetable or animal fats, with or without the addition of milk, milk products, salt, emulsifiers, and other flavoring ingredients, and contains not less than 80% fat.” – USDA
  • “Margarine is a culinary abomination.” – Julia Child
  • “When I was a kid, we had margarine instead of butter. It was a crime against humanity.” – Margaret Cho

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