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

Starbucks describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

The company describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Its buttery, flaky crust is finished with a traditional lattice design, allowing the bright cherry filling to peek through. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

Three kinds of cheese are mixed into the buttery filling before the dough is rolled up cinnamon roll-style and baked until golden. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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