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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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 18 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
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
And for buttery croissants, stop by Nadia's French Bakery, owned by a native of Benin who launched her business during the pandemic.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Cream cheese pie combines the buttery, baked goodness of a graham cracker pie crust with the silky, creamy interior of a no-bake cheesecake.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 18 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
Beyond the print itself, the buttery silk fabrication keeps the dress light, breathable, and effortless enough for even the hottest days of the season.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
And for buttery croissants, stop by Nadia's French Bakery, owned by a native of Benin who launched her business during the pandemic.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buttery. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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