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butter

UK
/ˈbʌtə/
US
/ˈbʌtər/

Translations

butternoun
butters
pl
She spread butter on her toast before adding a layer of jam.
Elle a tartiné du beurre sur son pain grillé avant d’ajouter une couche de confiture.
Additional translations
beurreCosmétique, soin du corps.
Synonyms
margarine
spread
condiment
fat
dairy product
butterverb
buttered
Past Simple
buttered
Past Participle
buttering
Gerund
UK
/ˈbʌtə/
US
/ˈbʌtər/
She buttered the toast before serving it with jam.
Elle a beurré le pain grillé avant de le servir avec de la confiture.
Synonyms
spread
apply
slather
coat
grease
butteradjective
UK
/ˈbʌtə/
US
/ˈbʌtər/
Used attributively to denote that something contains, is made with, or resembles butter.
The chef prepared a rich butter sauce to accompany the fish.
Le chef a préparé une riche sauce beurrée pour accompagner le poisson.

Definitions

butternoun
A pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream and used as a spread or in cooking.
She spread butter on her toast before adding a layer of jam.
A soft, spreadable substance with a consistency similar to that of butter, often used in cosmetics or skincare.
The body butter left her skin feeling smooth and hydrated.
butterverb
To spread butter on something, typically bread or toast.
She buttered the toast before serving it with jam.
To flatter or compliment someone excessively, often to gain favor.
He tried to butter up his boss by praising her leadership skills.
butteradjective
Containing, made with, or resembling butter.
The chef prepared a rich butter sauce to accompany the fish.
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