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butter

but·ter

butter

 
 
pronunciation:
buh tr
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
butter up
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a solid white or yellow fat made by churning cream and used for cooking and spreading on bread.
I think toast tastes much better with butter on it.
 
definition 2: a food like butter in texture and used as a spread.
She put peanut butter on her sandwich.
similar words:
spread
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: butters, buttering, buttered
definition: to spread butter on.
Please don't butter my toast.
phrase: butter up
Word Builder: butter +
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    a candy made from butter and brown sugar.
  • buttermilk:
    a sour drink made from milk.