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/
Korean meaning: 우유나 크림을 휘저어 만든 연한 노란색의 식용 지방 덩어리, 버터
Korean pronunciation: **버**터
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
💡 Concept
She spreads butter on warm toast for a cozy breakfast.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈbʌtər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbʌtə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootbutter
Origin
고대 그리스어 'boutyron(소의 치즈)'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'butyrum'을 거쳐 고대 프랑스어 'beure'를 통해 영어로 전해졌습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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🔗Collocations
butter and bread
melt butter
butter knife
peanut butter
butter up
butter dish
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks butter is the most precious treasure in the universe.”
“He tried to butter up his boss before asking for a raise.”
😄 Fun example
“The toast jumped out of the toaster and landed butter-side down, as always.”
“She keeps her butter at room temperature for easy spreading.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
margarinespreadfatgrease
Antonyms
oilliquid
Related
creammilkdairybreadtoastcooking
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