Vegemite
Americannoun
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a vegetable extract used as a spread, flavouring, etc
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informal (not capital) a child, esp one who is well-behaved
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informal a person who is in good humour
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Usually reserved for toast, Australia's divisive Vegemite spread has made its way onto front pages around the world after being pulled into a bitter legal row.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia is challenging a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite - the polarising, salty spread that has become a national symbol.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
As Ms Teni offloads one arachnid that was delivered to her in a Vegemite jar, she stresses her team isn't telling Australians to go looking for the spiders and "throw themselves into danger".
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
Every vessel of Vegemite, the spread beloved in Australia and not so much outside it, has for the past 80 years begun its journey here.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
Vegemite first hit Australian supermarket shelves in 1923, but it took a while to find its feet.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2023
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