marmite

1 of 2

noun

mar·​mite ˈmär-ˌmīt How to pronounce marmite (audio)
mär-ˈmēt
: a usually tall covered cooking pot

Marmite

2 of 2

trademark

Mar·​mite ˈmär-ˌmīt How to pronounce Marmite (audio)
used for an edible yeast extract

Examples of marmite in a Sentence

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Noun
Each bite is seasoned with garlic, chili, onion, and an umami-blast of marmite. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2024 A number of popular food items, including marmite and cream cheese, have faced scarcities because of supply chain disruptions wrought by the pandemic and extreme weather. The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2022 A number of popular items, including marmite and cream cheese, have faced scarcities amid supply chain disruptions wrought by the coronavirus pandemic and extreme weather. Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2022 There are some classic choices — Irish Guinness, Australian marmite — and some that require time in the kitchen, such as a pitcher of Spanish sangria and a plate of French macarons — but a little extra effort can widen the options considerably. Cathy Jakicic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2021 Instead of dancing in the streets, one could Lindy Hop around one’s kitchen, or download a recipe for cheese-and-marmite swirls. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 May 2020

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French

First Known Use

Noun

1581, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of marmite was in 1581

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“Marmite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marmite. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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