margarine

noun

mar·​ga·​rine ˈmär-jə-rən 

-ˌrēn;

ˈmärj-rən

: a food product made usually from vegetable oils churned with ripened skim milk to a smooth emulsion and used like butter

Examples of margarine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oils rich in unsaturated fats, like olive and canola, appear to support heart health, while butter, margarine, and some tropical oils may raise risks when eaten in large amounts. —Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025

It will be served with two jelly packets and margarine spread. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025

The dishes were served with skim milk, margarine spread and sugar-substitute packets. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025

Grease a 9-inch-by-12-inch baking pan with margarine. —Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, ultimately from Greek margaron pearl, probably back-formation from margaritēs

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for margarine

• oleomargarine

Kids Definition

margarine

noun

mar·​ga·​rine ˈmärj-(ə-)rən 

ˈmärj-ə-ˌrēn

: a food product made from usually vegetable oils and skim milk and used as a spread and a cooking fat

Medical Definition

margarine

noun

mar·​ga·​rine ˈmärj-(ə-)rən, -ə-ˌrēn 

: a food product made usually from vegetable oils churned with ripened skim milk to a smooth emulsion, often fortified with vitamins A and D, and used as a substitute for butter