butterfat

noun

but·​ter·​fat ˈbə-tər-ˌfat 

: the natural fat of milk and chief constituent of butter consisting essentially of a mixture of glycerides (such as those derived from butyric, capric, caproic, and caprylic acids)

Examples of butterfat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025

Whole milk is milk that hasn't had any of its butterfat removed. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025

Cultured butter is often higher in butterfat than sweet cream butter—typically between 82% to 85% butterfat. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025

Those mouth-watering flavors are made with 14% butterfat ice cream, freshly baked cookies, and homemade mix-ins and toppings are all made in small batches at the company's headquarters in Richmond. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for butterfat

• acrobat
• autocrat
• automat
• bundesrat
• bureaucrat
• caveat
• chemostat
• copycat
• cryostat
• democrat
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• guzerat

Kids Definition

butterfat

noun

but·​ter·​fat -ˌfat 

: the natural fat of milk from which butter is made

Medical Definition

butterfat

noun

but·​ter·​fat -ˌfat 

: the natural fat of milk and chief constituent of butter consisting essentially of a mixture of glycerides (as butyrin, olein, and palmitin)