bute

noun

ˈbyüt 

: phenylbutazone

Examples of bute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1968, Dancer’s Image was disqualified when phenylbutazone, known as bute, was found in his system. — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2021

The Kentucky State Racing Commission approved the use of bute at the Derby later that year. — Shannon Russell, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2021

In most states, both Lasix, an anti-bleeding drug, and the anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, known as bute, are allowed on race day. — CBS News, 30 Nov. 2019

Epicharis received a treatment of the legal anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, or bute, on Wednesday for what was described as lameness in his right front leg. — Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, 9 June 2017

Epicharis was treated intravenously with Butazolidin, commonly known as bute, on Wednesday night, according to veterinary records from the New York State Gaming Commission. — Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, 8 June 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bute

• boot
• bruit
• brut
• brute
• chute
• coot
• cute
• flute
• fruit
• hoot
• jute
• loot

Medical Definition

bute

noun

ˈbyüt 

: phenylbutazone

Geographical Definition

Bute

geographical name

ˈbyüt 

1

island of southwestern Scotland west of the Firth of Clyde

2

or Buteshire

ˈbyüt-ˌshir   

-shər

former county of southwestern Scotland comprising several islands in the Firth of Clyde; capital Rothesay (on Bute)