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

Ideal for fall desserts, it can be added to s’mores, milkshakes, and more for a festive, peanut-buttery upgrade. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025

Nayarit brings a buttery nuttiness and hints of preserved fruit and almond, while Tamaulipas adds mint, sage, and fresh grass. —Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Adjective

The base is a soft, buttery banana bread made with real bananas for a natural, fragrant flavor. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025

Our pecan tassies perfectly balance the two delicacies with a thick, buttery layer of crust and warm, nutty filling. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 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