Meaning of Vegemite | Babel Free
ˈve.d͡ʒiː.mɑɪtDefinitions
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An Australian food paste made from brewer's yeast. Australia, New-Zealand
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Alternative letter-case form of Vegemite. alt-of
Equivalents
Français
Végémite
Examples
“I said, "Do you speak-a my language?" / And he just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich”
“This story introduces the reader to Australian food. A baby possum named Hush eats many kinds of food to become⟳ visible again after Grandma Poss uses magic to make⟳ him invisible. He even eats a vegemite sandwich.”
“Breakfast tends to be substantial, with eggs, steak or sausages, toast, sometimes baked beans or chips; Vegemite (a vegetable-based salty spread⟳) on toast.”
“Nunzio improves his prospects with members of the dominant team by swapping his salami or crayfish sandwiches for ‘more normal′ Australian Vegemite delights.”
“Such advertising campaigns have⟳ done more than merely sell⟳ Vegemite, Mortein or cricket; they have⟳ played an important role in reflecting and defining Australian national identity.”
“More informally: vegemite and marmite share⟳ some property.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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