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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
On the table was a bowl of fabada, a rib-sticking stew of buttery white beans, chorizo, blood sausage, and pork belly. — Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Lounge sets from Softies are cute and comfy, made from buttery soft stretch jersey. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
Regions like Brittany and Bordeaux have their own distinctive baking traditions, with buttery treats that come shaped like bicycle wheels or coated in beeswax. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 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 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
  • That means, at minimum, heavy cream contains double the fat content of the fattiest half-and-half on the market.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Among the richest sources are fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and tuna, as well as marine algae and seafood such as oysters.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
Definition of fatty
Noun
  • 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
  • Championing Scotland’s bountiful seasonal larder, the restaurant serves both tasting and à la carte menus built around hyper-local ingredients and foraged produce.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of larder
Adjective
  • My skin felt super soft, and—more importantly in this humid weather—looked less oily and brighter the next morning.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, these harsh or oily formulas leave behind residue that dulls the shine and attracts dirt, making your floors look cloudy instead of clean.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of oily
Noun
  • This pantry, in addition to offering generous space for kitchen supplies, is ready to accommodate a first-floor laundry.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Automobiles line up to receive food during the weekly drive-up food pantry at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta on Tuesday.
    — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pantry
Adjective
  • That means my greasy microfiber cloths do get washed with my cotton drying towels, along with oven mitts, linen napkins, and the seat pads for my counter stools (my kids somehow manage to trash them every week).
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In response, Diez brought up Schaeffler’s plant in South Carolina, where Digit is working right now, loading greasy machine parts into an industrial washer.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of greasy
Adjective
  • There’s a rich sense of history here, too, from the naming of all four stands after club legends and former owner Sir Jack Hayward to the statue of England great Billy Wright that sits outside the main entrance on Waterloo Road.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The island is home to rich coastal ecosystems and serves as a nesting place for several species of sea turtles.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • This indoor cat formula is lower in calories and fat than its kitten food.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, for other mobile carriers and their prospective investors, their collective moats don’t seem anywhere near defensive enough to justify a fat valuation metric.
    — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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