buttermilk

noun

but·​ter·​milk ˈbə-tər-ˌmilk How to pronounce buttermilk (audio)
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk

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Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Make Casserole Mixture In a large bowl stir together Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, sour cream, and buttermilk. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025 His winter tasting menu highlights the best of Southern flavors—think ranch, buttermilk, smoked decadence, and playful twists on nostalgic favorites—elevated by California’s peak seasonal ingredients. Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 Add the egg, buttermilk, vanilla and 1 teaspoon lemon zest and mix on medium speed. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025 Get The Recipe Pancake Casserole And just like that the whole family will enjoy a special twist on the typical stack of buttermilk pancakes. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buttermilk

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of buttermilk was in the 15th century

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“Buttermilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buttermilk. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

buttermilk

noun
but·​ter·​milk ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk How to pronounce buttermilk (audio)
1
: the liquid left after the butterfat has been churned from milk or cream
2
: milk from which all or part of the cream has been removed and which has been soured by adding certain bacteria

Medical Definition

buttermilk

noun
but·​ter·​milk ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk How to pronounce buttermilk (audio)
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk

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