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 sauce is light but assertive, built on lemon juice and chicken broth with a buttery, garlicky bite that ties everything together. —Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025

Made with buttery pebbled leather, the handbag features an adjustable strap that allows it to be worn as a crossbody or a shoulder bag. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025

Adjective

Two of our staffers sleep on these from sustainable bedding brand Sijo and give them positive reviews for their buttery texture. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025

Layered between buttery sheets of crescent roll dough, the pesto bakes into each twist of bread. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025

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