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 latest launch in the beloved Soft Glam fam comes in eight buttery (no really, there's shea butter in the formula), buildable shades that have a diffused finish. —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026

Think of a full menu of chocolate-peanut buttery goodness, including a Butterfinger Brownie, Butterfinger Cookie, and Butterfinger Rice Crispy Treats that would all pair perfectly with a Butterfinger Flavored Hot Cappuccino. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 May 2026

Adjective

This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 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