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

Featuring juicy blueberries under a buttery, oat-crisp topping, this super-easy dessert is the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026

The latest launch in the beloved Soft Glam fam comes in eight buttery (no really, there's shea butter in the formula), buildable shades that have a diffused finish. —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026

Adjective

This always-popular recipe yields a moist, fluffy loaf that's loaded with zucchini flavor and crunch from buttery walnuts. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

Finally, whereas many concealers are prone to caking and creasing on my dry skin, Tarte’s buttery formula plumps fine lines instead of settling into crinkly areas. —Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 June 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