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

Starbucks describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 The company describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Adjective

This version gets peanut buttery goodness in every bite, thanks to a crust made with peanut butter sandwich cookies and a filling of pudding folded with gobs of peanut butter. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Young lima beans are tender and sweet, whereas mature beans have a buttery, creamy texture when cooked. — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 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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