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but·ter

butter

 
 
pronunciation:
buh tr
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Butter is a soft food that we often put on bread, toast, or potatoes. Butter is a product made from milk. Actually, it is the fat from the cream that is part of cow's milk. In the United States, butter is usually yellow. We spread butter on food, but butter is also used for cooking and baking.
My favorite cookies have a lot of butter in them.
 
definition 2: A food that spreads like butter is sometimes called a butter.
My mom makes her own peanut butter and other butters made from nuts.
similar words:
spread
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: butters, buttering, buttered
definition: When you butter something, it means that you spread butter on it.
I like to butter my toast when the toast is still hot.
Word Builder: butter +
  • butterscotch:
    a candy made from butter and brown sugar.
  • buttermilk:
    a sour drink made from milk.