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buttery

[buht-uh-ree] / ˈbʌt ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
containing butter
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Your kitchen should fill with a buttery, nutty, garlicky aroma, which means you’re on the right track.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

There’s its flavor profile, which is sharp and pungent when consumed raw yet mellow, nutty and almost buttery when cooked down.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Lactococcus lactis was associated with buttery aromas, while Limosilactobacillus fermentum produced sugar alcohols that can add a mild sweetness.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

“It’s not a grind for me,” she said in a buttery yellow-and-black Chanel coat from Spring/Summer 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

“Did you wash your hands?” she asked, her tone sweet and buttery.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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