1. a butter substitute made from vegetable oils, animal fats, or both, churned with milk or water to create a spreadable product
Usage: also called margarine; common in cooking and baking; often used as a less expensive alternative to butter

Examples

• She spread oleomargarine on her toast instead of butter.
• The recipe calls for oleomargarine or butter, whichever you prefer.
• Oleomargarine became popular in the early 20th century as an affordable alternative.
• Many bakers use oleomargarine in their pie crusts.
• The store brand oleomargarine costs half the price of real butter.
• Oleomargarine contains vegetable oils that make it softer than traditional butter.