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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
Not in-your-face logos and couture runways, just the pleasures of real, quality linen sheets, a sleek, buttery leather tote, or high-end woolen gloves. — Loren Savini, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026 This quick bread recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, and combines the sweet cinnamon flavor of classic rolls with the buttery texture of biscuits. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
Start with the escargot, which pack a wonderful buttery, garlicky punch, each bite topped with a perfect, tiny puff pastry. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Finally, a cooked buttery frosting loaded with coconut is poured over the top. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 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
  • The ultra-lean trimmings imported on the cheap have been frozen, possibly for years, intended to be mixed with fattier domestic meat to make ground beef.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026
  • For example, lean meat like turkey might benefit from the richness of cream, whereas a fattier meat like pork might be better off with milk (or water, or stock).
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of fatty
Noun
  • There was no daughter breakfast and daddy breakfast; the fiber and protein lay un-maxxed in the larder.
    — Raven Smith, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of larder
Adjective
  • Sebum and Parkinson’s Clues to disease also reside in sebum, an oily, sticky substance produced by tiny glands in hair follicles.
    — Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Others have used it to remove oily stains from their toddlers like crayon marks on carpet, and one reviewer says it’s saved many of their clothes from being ruined in a household with unavoidable messes from both kids and pets.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of oily
Noun
  • Other highlights include a fireside living room with 11-foot-tall retractable glass walls, a formal dining area, family and game rooms, and a Poggenpohl kitchen equipped with a walk-in pantry and a breakfast nook.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The sixth annual Kitchen Awards highlights products across multiple categories, from coffee makers and air fryers to faucets, pantry staples.
    — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of pantry
Adjective
  • Unlike a traditional body lotion, the moisturizer’s lightweight, milky texture softens skin, smooths rough patches, and relieves dryness sans the greasy film.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Sanitize solution appears to be greasy and the towels are not clean.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of greasy
Adjective
  • However, sometimes chuck and top sirloin are used, offering a richer, more flavorful, marbled cut.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • Weighing approximately 94 lb, the chassis accommodates a high-capacity 1,512Wh battery array and fat tires.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The devices will track physiological data including body temperature, heart rate and fat reserves.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fat

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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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