buttercream

noun

but·​ter·​cream ˈbə-tər-ˌkrēm 

: a sweet butter-based mixture used especially as a filling or frosting

Examples of buttercream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recipe Tips for Sour Cream Frosting Because sour cream has more moisture and less fat per tablespoon than butter, this frosting is softer than an American buttercream. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Highlight the flavors of berries and show off those buttercream piping skills for your special someone. — Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026

His wide buttercream trousers covered most of the pair, but enough remained in view to make the Western reference clear. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

This olive, chartreuse, and buttercream pedicure features daisies and ladybugs, giving it a grounding allure. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for buttercream

• academe
• cherubim
• elohim
• episteme
• seraphim
• abeam
• airstream
• bloodstream
• daydream
• downstream
• esteem
• extreme