buttery

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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

Lightly torched salmon belly is slightly smokey and ultra buttery. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Sweet-tart apples tossed with a little brown sugar get topped with a buttery, oat topping and baked until golden brown. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Our tip to styling this trend for a more modern ensemble is to mix yummy textures (like buttery suedes, sleek silks, and soft shearlings), as seen in the collections of Altuzarra, Bottega Veneta, and Khaite. — InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026 This creamy, buttery morel dish is easy enough to make, while looking like an appetizer in a fancy French restaurant. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 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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