Pronunciation: /ˈbʌtər/
noun a solid emulsion of fat globules, air, and water made by churning milk or cream and used as food
A1 I like to spread butter on my toast.
A2 She always puts butter on her popcorn at the movies.
B1 The recipe calls for a stick of butter to be melted.
B2 The chef used clarified butter to sauté the vegetables.
C1 The baker used European-style butter in the croissants for extra richness.
C2 The gourmet restaurant serves a variety of artisanal butters with their bread.
verb not applicable
A1 I butter my toast every morning.
A2 She buttered the bread before putting it in the toaster.
B1 The chef buttered the pan before adding the eggs.
B2 He carefully buttered each layer of the cake before stacking them.
C1 The baker buttered the croissants before baking them to perfection.
C2 The pastry chef buttered the crust of the pie to give it a golden finish.
adjective not applicable
A1 I like to spread butter on my toast in the morning.
A2 The butter knife is in the drawer next to the plates.
B1 She made a delicious butter chicken curry for dinner.
B2 The buttery croissant melted in my mouth.
C1 The artist used buttery colors to create a warm atmosphere in the painting.
C2 The chef's buttery sauce added a rich flavor to the dish.
adverb not applicable
A1 She spread the butter thinly on her toast.
A2 He mixed the flour and butter together to make a dough.
B1 The chef gently melted the butter in a pan.
B2 She skillfully whipped the butter into a fluffy frosting.
C1 The baker meticulously layered the butter in the pastry dough.
C2 The pastry chef expertly crafted a buttery croissant.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I like butter on my toast.
A2 Can you pass me the butter, please?
B1 Butter is a common ingredient in baking.
B2 I prefer butter over margarine for cooking.
C1 The chef used clarified butter in the recipe for a richer flavor.
C2 Butter is essential for creating a flaky pastry crust.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat jumped butter the table.
A2 She spread butter the bread before adding the jam.
B1 The hiker slipped butter the muddy trail.
B2 The artist painted a beautiful landscape butter the canvas.
C1 The politician buttered his speech with promises of change.
C2 The chef skillfully buttered the lobster before grilling it.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like bread and butter.
A2 She spread butter on her toast before eating it.
B1 He wanted to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.
B2 The recipe called for butter, flour, and sugar to make the cake.
C1 Butter is a key ingredient in many baked goods and pastries.
C2 Although she was lactose intolerant, she couldn't resist the temptation of buttery croissants.
interjection not applicable
A1 Butter! That's what I need for my toast.
A2 Butter! Can you pass me the butter dish, please?
B1 Butter! I can't believe it's not butter.
B2 Butter! This recipe calls for a lot of butter.
C1 Butter! I prefer using butter over margarine for baking.
C2 Butter! The chef added a dollop of butter to finish off the dish.
article not applicable
A1 I like to spread butter on my toast in the morning.
A2 She always puts a pat of butter on her baked potato.
B1 The recipe calls for a tablespoon of butter to be melted.
B2 He prefers to use clarified butter when cooking Indian dishes.
C1 The chef whipped up a delicious compound butter to serve with the steak.
C2 The artisanal butter from this local dairy farm is highly sought after by food enthusiasts.
formal The chef used butter to sauté the vegetables.
informal Can you pass the butter, please?
slang I can't believe it's not butter!
figurative Her words were smooth as butter, convincing everyone to agree with her.
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