Marmalade

usgb/ˈmɑːrməleɪd/
noun

A type of sweet food made from oranges, lemons, or other fruits that is used as a spread on bread.

I spread some marmalade on my toast for breakfast.
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Often appears as...

  • marmalade sandwich
  • orange marmalade
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British Classic

Marmalade is especially common in British breakfasts and has classic cultural ties, often seen as traditional.

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Visiting London, I noticed that marmalade was a staple on every breakfast table.
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Not Interchangeable

Don't confuse marmalade with jam or jelly; marmalade is specifically made with citrus fruit peel and is chunkier.

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She prefers orange marmalade to strawberry jam because of its tangy flavor.
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Paddington Bear

The fictional character Paddington Bear loves marmalade, highlighting its cultural impact in children's literature.

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Paddington Bear always carries a marmalade sandwich under his hat in case of emergencies.
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