Margarine (noun)

1. A pale yellow, soft spread made from vegetable oils, used as a substitute for butter.
2. A butter substitute that is made from a blend of vegetable oils and emulsifiers.

Origin:

The word "margarine" originated in the late 19th century from the french word "margarine" which was a combination of "margaric" (a trade name) and the suffix -ine, and it was used to describe a butter substitute made from vegetable oils.

Examples:

1. She used margarine instead of butter to make the cookies.
2. Margarine has less fat than butter but it's also less tasty.
3. Some people prefer margarine because it is lower in saturated fat.
4. Margarine was first created in 1869 as a butter substitute.
5. Margarine is often used as a spread on bread and in cooking and baking.