margarine
4 synonyms for margarine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A spread made mainly from vegetable oils, used as a substitute for butter.
Synonyms
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How to use margarine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a tub of margarine
margarine or butter
Etymology
From French margarine, named after margaric acid, itself from Ancient Greek márgaron ("pearl") because of the substance's pearly sheen — coined by French chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul.
Full origin of margarine →Frequently asked questions
What does “margarine” mean?
The word “margarine” means a spread made mainly from vegetable oils, used as a substitute for butter. In plain terms, a butter substitute made from plant oils.
How do you pronounce “margarine”?
“Margarine” is pronounced mah-juh-REEN (/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒ(ə.)ɹɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “margarine” in a sentence?
Here is “margarine” used in a sentence: “She swapped butter for margarine to cut down on saturated fat.”
What part of speech is “margarine”?
“Margarine” is a noun.
Where does the word “margarine” come from?
The word “margarine” comes from Ancient Greek. From French margarine, named after margaric acid, itself from Ancient Greek márgaron ("pearl") because of the substance's pearly sheen — coined by French chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul.
