Definitions

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  • proper noun Australia, New Zealand An Australian food paste made from brewersyeast.

Etymologies

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Named as a result of an Australian national competition. The name was chosen in part for its similarity to Marmite.

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Examples

  • And Vegemite is a terrific example in the Australian market of an iconic brand that's got very attractive margins that, when we give local managers the authority to do what they need to, they can really make a difference.

    Transcript: Irene Rosenfeld Steve Forbes 2010

  • And Vegemite is a terrific example in the Australian market of an iconic brand that's got very attractive margins that, when we give local managers the authority to do what they need to, they can really make a difference.

    Transcript: Irene Rosenfeld Steve Forbes 2010

  • Vegemite is an excellent source - on toast, not licked off Medway, this time.

    Cheeseburger Gothic » Sweet jeebus, lookit this mess! 2009

  • This argued that studies have shown Vegemite is just about the only foodstuff which clearly indicates a country of origin.

    Archive 2004-01-01 2004

  • This argued that studies have shown Vegemite is just about the only foodstuff which clearly indicates a country of origin.

    Happy Australia Day! 2004

  • This argued that studies have shown Vegemite is just about the only foodstuff which clearly indicates a country of origin.

    January 2004 2004

  • Apparently Vegemite is a popular spread in New Zealand but neither of us was brave enough to try it, especially after smelling it.

    stonetable.org » Day 4, Wellington NZ — December 5, 2003 2003

  • AFGC director for health, nutrition and scientific affairs Geoffrey Annison said food such as Vegemite, which is high in salt, could be among the casualties if food content were regulated.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2009

  • Vegemite is Australian, we eat marmite, which is - coincidentally - made of Brewers Yeast, a by-product of Burton-on - Trent’s brewing industry.

    When you booze you lose « Awful Library Books 2010

  • No Brit would ever be caught dead with Vegemite, which is an Australian product.

    When you booze you lose « Awful Library Books 2010

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