buttermilk

noun

but·​ter·​milk ˈbə-tər-ˌmilk 

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

Examples of buttermilk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for buttermilk

• ilk
• silk
• whilk
• wilk

Kids Definition

buttermilk

noun

but·​ter·​milk ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk 

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 

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