Butte

Pronunciation: /byut/

Definitions of butte

noun a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides, often found in the western United States

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small butte in the distance during our hike.

A2 The butte provided a beautiful backdrop for our picnic.

B1 The butte was formed by erosion over thousands of years.

B2 We hiked to the top of the butte for a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.

C1 The butte stood majestically against the setting sun, creating a breathtaking silhouette.

C2 Geologists study the formation of buttes as part of their research on land erosion and sedimentation.

Examples of butte in a Sentence

formal The butte stood majestically against the backdrop of the setting sun.

informal We hiked up the butte and took some amazing photos at the top.

slang That butte is perfect for some off-roading fun!

figurative His stubbornness was like a butte, immovable and unyielding.

Grammatical Forms of butte

• past tense: butted
• plural: buttes
• comparative: more butte
• superlative: most butte
• present tense: buttes
• future tense: will butte
• perfect tense: have butted
• continuous tense: is butting
• singular: butte
• positive degree: butte
• infinitive: to butte
• gerund: butting
• participle: butting

Origin and Evolution of butte

First Known Use: 1807 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'butte' originated from French, derived from the Old French word 'but' meaning hillock or mound.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'butte' has come to specifically refer to a flat-topped hill or mountain with steep sides, commonly found in the western United States.