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 new Marshmallow Butterfinger layers the signature peanut-buttery crunch with a creamy marshmallow flavor that softens the bite without losing the bar's signature texture. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025

There is nothing better on a chilly evening than creamy chicken and vegetables encased in a buttery, extra flaky crust. —Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025

Adjective

The barely-there heel and square toe give them a modern edge, while the buttery leather feels quietly luxurious. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025

This savory dressing is made with mushrooms, the holy trinity (green bell peppers, onions, and celery), buttery breadcrumbs, and of course, juicy oysters. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 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