Food & drink pronunciation

butters

/ˈbʌtəz/

IPA
/ˈbʌtəz/ · /ˈbʌtɚz/
Path
/food/butters/

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Meaning

noun

A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).

noun

Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).

“peanut butter”

noun

Any specific soft substance.

“butter of antimony; butter of arsenic”

noun

A smooth plane landing.

verb

To spread butter on.

“Butter the toast.”

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