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buttery

[buht-uh-ree] / ˈbʌt ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
containing butter
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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

The truest to buttery brioche in flavor and texture, and through its lightness, one could almost convince oneself this is breakfast.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

“For sidewalk surfing — it’s almost like dance for me. Altadena, where I lived, east of Lake, had the most buttery streets for skateboarding. I miss that. I miss the trees and the history there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Songs like Into The Blue and Breathe Again sit neatly next to Norah Jones or Alicia Keys, full of jazzy guitar lines and buttery smooth vocals.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

It’s buttery with carrots and raisins cooked in it.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan