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adjective

Definition of butterynext
as in fatty

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noun

chiefly dialect
as in larder

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Recent Examples of buttery
Adjective
Jam Crumb Cake Spreadable fruit jam ribbons through this buttery crumb cake, sinking here and there for a marbled look. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 2026 There are some nights when only a warm, buttery baked potato will do. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
Finally, a cooked buttery frosting loaded with coconut is poured over the top. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Fabric-wise, this skirt is made of a blend of fibers that marries the buttery-softness of Nulu with the four-way stretch of Lycra for extreme flexibility and comfort. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buttery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
  1. fatty
  2. larder
  3. oily
  4. pantry
  5. greasy
  6. rich
  7. fat
Adjective
  • Instead, opt for fattier cuts, like chicken thighs, pork shoulders, or beef chuck, that become tender and flavorful over time.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • If your goal is to get the most omega-3s, choose fattier fish like salmon.
    — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fatty
Noun
  • Such feeding black holes and the cosmic larders of gas and dust that surround them are usually extremely bright emitters of X-rays.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Here, chef Antonia Zarpa celebrates the island’s exceptional larder, transforming the day’s catch, local produce and traditional Tinian ingredients into refined dishes that capture the character of the island.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of larder
Adjective
  • The oily affair was squashed over safety concerns in the 1980s.
    — Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, buff off the excess oil with a clean, dry cloth until the surface no longer feels greasy or oily.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of oily
Noun
  • For example, when damage from Winter Storm Fern forced the campus to remain closed in January, the food pantry remained open.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The estate sale runs now through September 27 and includes select bath and body products, pantry staples, and limited-edition goods—some of which are marked down by as much as 60%.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of pantry
Adjective
  • After running the gauntlet of crash barriers and hordes of fans, guests were treated to salty French fries and greasy burgers, with gin tonics and martinis to quench their thirst.
    — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, buff off the excess oil with a clean, dry cloth until the surface no longer feels greasy or oily.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of greasy
Adjective
  • But good fiction requires novelists to step beyond niceness and toward some richer mix of curiosity and compassion.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • On Sunday, the model stopped by a Brooklyn farmer’s market for an autumnal bouquet—all rich oranges and dusky browns—which coordinated with her fall ’fit.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • The lawsuit also accuses Peters of later injecting the girl with a fat-dissolving substance during a livestream without consent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
  • What surprised us was the strength of the relationship between body fat percentage and error.
    — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fat

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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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