nut butter

noun

plural nut butters

: a creamy food made of nuts (see nut entry 1 sense 1a) that is used especially as a spread, filling, or ingredient

Nut butters, such as peanut butter, are a great source of protein.

—The Franklin (Louisiana) Banner-Tribune

A gourmet blend of roasted macadamia nuts, cashews and flaked coconut is lightly sweetened with organic maple sugar to create this creamy nut butter …

—Good Housekeeping

… a growing variety of nut butters is showing up on grocery store shelves.

—Food & Fitness Advisor

sometimes, specifically : a nut butter other than peanut butter

Try peanut or nut butter as a dip for apple or celery slices …

—The Grand Island (Nebraska) Independent

compare seed butter

Examples of nut butter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The idea is to have a seasonal selection of food, favorites such as juices, nut butters, nut milks and prepared foods, in addition to the beloved hot bar for healthy, seed-oil-free meals. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

To pack even more protein into your shake, add Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or nut butter. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 22 Oct. 2026

Peanut butter and cashew butter are also nutritious nut butter options. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2026

Greek yogurt bowl topped with granola, nut butter and berries. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above