butter

/bˈʌtɐ/

/ˈbətɝ/

Butter

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

a fighter who strikes the opponent with his head

to butter

MAIN VERB

to spread butter on something, typically using a knife

Examples

1. As a vegan, she substituted almond butter for traditional dairy-based spreads.

2. I accidentally buttered both sides of the bread when making a sandwich.

3. I always butter my pancakes before pouring maple syrup over them for a delicious breakfast treat.

4. He melted butter in a saucepan to make a savory garlic butter sauce.