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

Sweet-tart apples tossed with a little brown sugar get topped with a buttery, oat topping and baked until golden brown. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026

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

Adjective

After all, a dark manicure in the summer just doesn’t hit the same as one paired with buttery soft suede, cozy knits, and a leather jacket tossed on. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Opt in for thick, buttery Grandma pies for a true taste of Brooklyn. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

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