noun
- plural of margarine; butter substitutes made from vegetable oils or animal fats
Examples
- The store carries several different margarines in the dairy section.
- Many margarines are made from vegetable oils like corn or soybean oil.
- Some margarines contain less saturated fat than butter.
- The baker compared different margarines to find the best one for cookies.
- Low-fat margarines often have more water content than regular varieties.
- Stick margarines work better for baking than soft tub margarines.