Definition
oleo
noun
- a spread or cooking fat made from vegetable oils or animal fats, used as a substitute for butter
Usage: also called margarine; common in cooking and baking
Examples
- She spread oleo on her toast instead of butter.
- The recipe calls for oleo or vegetable shortening.
- During the war, oleo was a common butter replacement.
- Many bakers prefer oleo for pie crusts because it creates a flakier texture.
- The store brand oleo costs less than real butter.