buttery

1 of 2

noun

but·tery ˈbə-tə-rē

ˈbə-trē

plural butteries

Synonyms of buttery

: a storeroom for liquors

chiefly dialectal : pantry

: a room (as in an English college) stocking provisions for sale to students

buttery

2 of 2

adjective

but·tery ˈbə-tə-rē

: having the qualities (such as smoothness or richness) of butter

buttery flavors

: containing or spread with butter

buttery pastry

: marked by flattery

buttery compliments

Examples of buttery in a Sentence

Adjective The cheese has a buttery flavor.

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Noun

The uber-buttery snow crab nigiri might just be perfection in a single bite. — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 Finally, a cooked buttery frosting loaded with coconut is poured over the top. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

Adjective

Rather than chasing oversized, buttery Chardonnay, the goal is balance. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The uniformly round, greenish-tan orbs have nutty, buttery flavors. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buttery

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English boterie, from Anglo-French, from but cask, butt — more at butt entry 6

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of buttery was in the 14th century

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