Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pat-of-butter
noun
/ˈpæt əv ˈbʌtər/
Definition
A small, flat piece of butter, usually served with bread or used in cooking.
Examples
- She placed a pat of butter on her warm toast.
- We added a pat of butter to the skillet for frying the eggs.
- Each guest received a pat of butter with their roll at dinner.
Meaning
A pat of butter is typically a portion that is easy to spread and usually found in restaurants or packaged for individual servings.
Synonyms
- chunk of butter
- slice of butter
- knob of butter
