Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

butter

noun
/ˈbʌtər/
Definition
A rich, yellowish fatty substance made from churning cream, used as a spread or in cooking.
Examples
  • She spread butter on her toast.
  • They used melted butter to cook the vegetables.
  • He enjoys butter on his corn on the cob.
Meaning
Butter is a common dairy product made from the fats of milk or cream, primarily used for cooking and as a condiment.
Synonyms
  • margarine
  • spread
  • ghee