plural butteries
1
: a storeroom for liquors
2
a
chiefly dialectal
: pantry
b
: a room (as in an English college) stocking provisions for sale to students
1
a
: having the qualities (such as smoothness or richness) of butter
buttery flavors
b
: containing or spread with butter
buttery pastry
2
: marked by flattery
buttery compliments
Examples of buttery in a Sentence
Adjective
The cheese has a buttery flavor.
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Casey Clark, Parents, 23 May 2024
The wine and sake pairing features Japanese winemakers working in France, rare sakes and a Bordeaux blend perfectly selected for the delicate, buttery A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef course.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 May 2024
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Noun
Made from buttery soft fabric, this hat is comfortable andlightweight without sacrificing quality.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 23 May 2024
The wine and sake pairing features Japanese winemakers working in France, rare sakes and a Bordeaux blend perfectly selected for the delicate, buttery A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef course.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 May 2024
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buttery. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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