buttermilk
noun
but·ter·milk
ˈbə-tər-ˌmilk 
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk
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The sweet berries match well with tangy lemon zest and buttermilk in the layers.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
In addition to all the usual suspects (buttermilk, garlic, and onion), there is Parmesan.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
Add the oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk, and stir to combine.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Sauce choices include Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo and Honey Pepper, along with your choice of Bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing for dipping.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
In addition to all the usual suspects (buttermilk, garlic, and onion), there is Parmesan.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
Add the oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk, and stir to combine.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Sauce choices include Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo and Honey Pepper, along with your choice of Bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing for dipping.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Buttermilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buttermilk. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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buttermilk
noun
but·ter·milk
ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk
1
: the liquid left after the butterfat has been churned from milk or cream
2
: milk from which all or part of the cream has been removed and which has been soured by adding certain bacteria
Medical Definition
buttermilk
noun
but·ter·milk
ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk
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