plural butteries
1
: a storeroom for liquors
2
a
chiefly dialectal
: pantry
b
: a room (as in an English college) stocking provisions for sale to students
1
a
: having the qualities (such as smoothness or richness) of butter
buttery flavors
b
: containing or spread with butter
buttery pastry
2
: marked by flattery
buttery compliments
Examples of buttery in a Sentence
Adjective
The cheese has a buttery flavor.
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Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The Tequila is fruity and herbaceous, with aromas of citrus and pineapple, herbal notes, subtle buttery notes, and a dusting of cinnamon.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Below, shop buttery Italian leather and suede walking shoes in luxe-looking color options at Quince.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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Noun
With just two ingredients, this salty-buttery app is the ultimate party hack for hosts.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The Tequila is fruity and herbaceous, with aromas of citrus and pineapple, herbal notes, subtle buttery notes, and a dusting of cinnamon.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The topping—a golden, flaky crescent dough sheet—provides a slightly sweet, buttery counterpoint and a satisfying textural crunch against the smooth, bubbling filling.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Below, shop buttery Italian leather and suede walking shoes in luxe-looking color options at Quince.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buttery. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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