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
Example Sentences
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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 much-loved breakfast spread for some, Vegemite has acquired controversial accolades since it first hit shop shelves in Australia in 1923.
From BBC ● 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
Glinting glass jars, each filled with a swirl of semi-molten Vegemite, quiver as they clink along metal rollers on the assembly line before being bunched into squadrons of 12 and sent out into the world.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
Australians were wary of Vegemite when it first appeared on grocery shelves, perhaps due to brand loyalty to Marmite.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2023
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