peanut butter

noun

: a creamy food made of peanuts that is used especially as a spread, filling, or ingredient

peanut butter and jelly

smooth/chunky peanut butter

… indulgent brownies—rich with peanut butter and studded with chocolate chips …—Gourmet

Stuffed with peanut butter, celery is the quintessential after-school snack …—Sara Dickerman

—often used before another noun

a peanut butter sandwich

peanut butter cookies

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In 2007, a spooky — and ironic — recipe for peanut butter eyeballs was adapted and shared by Gale Gand, who got it from the American Association of Orthodontists. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Recipe Tips for Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars Line the baking pan with foil or parchment paper before pressing in the peanut butter mixture. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026 Granola Butter Where peanut butter at least has some protein, granola butter is more like cookie butter, a Trader Joe’s icon. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 The apple provides carbohydrates and fiber, while peanut butter adds protein and fat. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peanut butter

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First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peanut butter was in 1881

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peanut butter

noun

: a paste made chiefly of ground roasted peanuts

peanut butter

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