buttery

1 of 2

noun

but·​tery ˈbə-tə-rē 

ˈbə-trē

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

buttery

2 of 2

adjective

but·​tery ˈbə-tə-rē 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The buttery manchego on top of soft bread makes for a wonderful start to an evening of Iberian goodies. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024

Toss chickpeas, fava beans, peas, or snap peas in oil (Humm likes algae oil for its light and buttery flavor and high smoke point), then cook them in a metal mesh basket over very high and direct heat. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024

Adjective

The woven towels are loomed from the most buttery Turkish cotton and are sold as bundles of 6 or 12 with bath towels, hand towels, and face towels. —Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 11 May 2023

It’s all nestled in an ultra-buttery, crumbly crust made with butter and coconut biscuits, brown sugar and lots of dark, roasted brown butter. —Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022

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