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

Start with the escargot, which pack a wonderful buttery, garlicky punch, each bite topped with a perfect, tiny puff pastry. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Finally, a cooked buttery frosting loaded with coconut is poured over the top. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

Adjective

Like most brioche, these have a hint of sweetness alongside a buttery taste, the perfect complement to a juicy burger. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Lounge sets from Softies are cute and comfy, made from buttery soft stretch jersey. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 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