butter (Meaning)
butter (n)
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
a fighter who strikes the opponent with his head
butter (v)
spread butter on
butter (n.)
An oily, unctuous substance obtained from cream or milk by churning.
Any substance resembling butter in degree of consistence, or other qualities, especially, in old chemistry, the chlorides, as butter of antimony, sesquichloride of antimony; also, certain concrete fat oils remaining nearly solid at ordinary temperatures, as butter of cacao, vegetable butter, shea butter.
One who, or that which, butts.
butter (v. t.)
To cover or spread with butter.
To increase, as stakes, at every throw or every game.
Synonyms & Antonyms of butter
Synonyms:
- allurements
- fawning
- felicitations
- ingratiation
- cajolery
- smarm
- cajolement
- idolatry
- sycophancy
- toadying
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
butter Sentence Examples
- She spread creamy butter on her toast for breakfast.
- The recipe called for a stick of unsalted butter to be melted before adding to the batter.
- He savored the taste of warm bread topped with melting butter.
- The baker brushed the crust of the freshly baked loaf with melted butter for a golden finish.
- The chef whipped butter with garlic and herbs to create a flavorful spread for the dinner rolls.
- The pastry chef used cold butter to make the flaky layers of the croissants.
- The pancakes were served with a generous dollop of maple syrup and a pat of butter on top.
- She indulged in a slice of banana bread slathered with butter as an afternoon treat.
- The popcorn at the movie theater was drizzled with melted butter for added flavor.
- He opted for butter instead of margarine, believing it imparted a richer taste to his dishes.
FAQs About the word butter
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use, a fighter who strikes the opponent with his head, spread butter on
flattery, soft soap,taffy, flannel, adulation, incense, sweet talk, praise, compliments, applause
depreciation, detraction, detraction, belittlement,depreciation, disparagement, disparagement, belittlement,bad-mouthing, bad-mouthing
She spread creamy butter on her toast for breakfast.
The recipe called for a stick of unsalted butter to be melted before adding to the batter.
He savored the taste of warm bread topped with melting butter.
The baker brushed the crust of the freshly baked loaf with melted butter for a golden finish.
