How to Use buttery in a Sentence

buttery

1 of 2 noun
  • This buttery, spicy dish has a dash of sweetness that'll tame the buzz on your tongue.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The beef has a buttery, rich flavor but never ends up greasy.
    — Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023
  • Opt for a soft, buttery shade to provide a golden glow all day long.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • These shortbread-like cookies are buttery and sweet with a hint of spice.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Dec. 2023
  • It's also made from the smooth, buttery fabric that the brand is known for.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Or, try the wide-leg style in the brand's buttery-soft twill fabric if that's more your style.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • New to my list is this bowl of warm, saucy, garlicky, buttery chickpeas.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
  • But don’t expect the soft, oaky or buttery chardonnay you may be used to at this price.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
  • There's nothing like starting the day with a slice of quiche with a buttery, flaky piecrust.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Top designers share the best ways to add buttery yellow shades to your home.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Rich and buttery, every bite is like the middle piece of a brownie batch.
    — Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The surface was so soft and buttery, and the piping was so pristine.
    — Barry Samaha, Robb Report, 12 June 2023
  • And that way is with a golden buttery graham cracker crust.
    — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The beef is buttery and smoky, with a side of fresh-cut shoestring fries and a tangy mustard-mayo dip.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2023
  • Made of a unique linen blend, the fabric feels buttery soft and is machine washable.
    — Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
  • It’s made from a soft, breathable bamboo and viscose blend that feels buttery on the skin.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Cheesy, creamy, and buttery, this is the potato side everyone will scoop up.
    — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • For its favorable price point, our pros and testers alike enjoyed the buttery, smooth set.
    — Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Pair the tapered lounge pant with a buttery-soft pleat-back sweatshirt or short sleeve sweatshirt.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The scallops went down cold, still dripping with bay water, a flash of buttery meat with a light taste of salt.
    — Christopher Maag, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The uber-buttery snow crab nigiri might just be perfection in a single bite.
    — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • It is made in several different styles here from fresh and high acid to well-oaked and buttery.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Our top recipe of the year are these buttery biscuits that take only 35 minutes to make.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Spread a mixture of chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese on a sheet pan, then top that with buttery bread crumbs and bake.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The buns look and taste a whole lot like croissants — buttery, flaky, super-delicious.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
  • Just imagine taking a bite of that rich and creamy filling with the perfect amount of buttery crust and sweet berry sauce.
    — Beth Branch, Country Living, 9 May 2023
  • The generous slabs of fish have a pleasing salty and buttery flavor and firm texture.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The material is buttery soft and comfortable enough to wear from day to night.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
  • The scone is rich and buttery with the addition of bits of cream cheese nestled in biscuit-like layers.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Ideal for fall desserts, it can be added to s’mores, milkshakes, and more for a festive, peanut-buttery upgrade.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025

buttery

2 of 2 adjective
  • The cheese has a buttery flavor.
  • The crust is flaky and buttery.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • This cake is buttery and full of spices.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • This cake is buttery and full of spices.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • The soft curds are both buttery and light.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
  • Tangy and tart with a buttery crust, you'll be asked for this recipe over and over.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Sautéed onions add a buttery richness and even more depth.
    — Lucinda Scala Quinn, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • This buttery pound cake is chock-full of lemon flavor.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Some are light and fluffy, others are buttery and flaky.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The soft suede and buttery leather lining might seem like enough.
    — Jonathan Evans, Esquire, 10 Jan. 2018
  • These warm, buttery dumplings are ready in under an hour.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • These were buttery and melt-in-your mouth delights.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
  • These gems are buttery, creamy, tangy, and even a little crunchy too.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Scones don't have to be sweet, y'all, and these buttery delights prove it.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The result is a lovely mix of sweet, tart and buttery.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The dish is finished with a buttery lemon and caper sauce.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Haddock with a buttery crumb topping is one of the many things done well.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2018
  • And, of course, the thick, buttery patty still comes topped with a healthy slab of brie cheese.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The flavor is great, too — buttery with a subtle hint of yeast.
    — Michael Russell, oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2019
  • The bread crumb topping is the perfect touch of buttery crunch.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
  • The nuts have a mild, sweet, buttery, and nutty flavor.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Soft and buttery, with a light black-pepper bite, the brisket ranks among the finest around these parts.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Creamy, rich chocolate custard is baked in a flaky, buttery pie crust.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The grand prize at the end is a buttery slice of bluefin tuna with real gold flakes on top.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Many say this make-ahead recipe is light and buttery, easy, and delicious.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Make a batch of these flaky, buttery hand pies, and stash them in your freezer for busy weeknights.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The mints are smooth and buttery, as their name suggests, with a melt-in-your-mouth finish.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Enjoy this treat on its own, or use it to top a buttery pound cake for a light, bright, and fruity dessert.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • The cheese melts into the buttery dough to make these biscuits ultra-rich and moist.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
  • Isn’t that usually buttery, oaky, and rich?
    — Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025

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