butter — A pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning milk or cream
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning milk or cream
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌtər/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks butter is the most precious treasure in the universe.
- He tried to butter up his boss before asking for a raise.
- The toast jumped out of the toaster and landed butter-side down, as always.
butter
NOUN[/ˈbʌtər/]
A pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning milk or cream
She spreads butter on warm toast for a cozy breakfast.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'boutyron' (cow's cheese), passing through Latin 'butyrum' and Old French 'beure' before entering English. The term originally referred to a dairy product made from churned cream, combining the Greek elements for cow and cheese.
Breakdown
bous (cow) + tyros (cheese). The Greek compound evolved through Latin and Old French phonetic changes before becoming the modern English 'butter'.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks butter is the most precious treasure in the universe.”
“He tried to butter up his boss before asking for a raise.”
“The toast jumped out of the toaster and landed butter-side down, as always.”
“She keeps her butter at room temperature for easy spreading.”
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