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 slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, turning the pork tender and juicy while the buttery, tangy sauce seeps into every bite—and into the potatoes below. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026

This espresso latte with sweet pistachio sauce and salted brown-buttery topping can be ordered hot or iced. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026

Adjective

Parmesan creamed spinach is a delight and really plays up the buttery artichoke hearts. —Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026

They’re made from a buttery faux suede material in a trending chocolate brown, and finished with studs at the waistband. —Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 9 Jan. 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