How to Use buttery in a Sentence

buttery

1 of 2 noun
Definition of butterynext
Synonyms for butterynext
  • The rich and grassy olive oil, and the buttery pine nuts.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023
  • It's also made from the smooth, buttery fabric that the brand is known for.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Or, try the wide-leg style in the brand's buttery-soft twill fabric if that's more your style.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • On sale for a mere $16, add the Lip Sleeping Mask to your cart for buttery, smooth lips on the wake-up.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 12 July 2023
  • The surface was so soft and buttery, and the piping was so pristine.
    — Barry Samaha, Robb Report, 12 June 2023
  • The heat from the panini press crisps the already crusty baguette and melts the buttery potatoes into the rest of the sandwich.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023
  • There's nothing like starting the day with a slice of quiche with a buttery, flaky piecrust.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
  • This brings a deep richness to the palate with notes of fig, spiced apple, lemon and some buttery caramel.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The beef is buttery and smoky, with a side of fresh-cut shoestring fries and a tangy mustard-mayo dip.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2023
  • But don’t expect the soft, oaky or buttery chardonnay you may be used to at this price.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
  • The beef has a buttery, rich flavor but never ends up greasy.
    — Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023
  • Opt for a soft, buttery shade to provide a golden glow all day long.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Made of a unique linen blend, the fabric feels buttery soft and is machine washable.
    — Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Rich and buttery, every bite is like the middle piece of a brownie batch.
    — Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Fact: Juicy shrimp loves a buttery, garlicky white wine sauce.
    — Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
  • New to my list is this bowl of warm, saucy, garlicky, buttery chickpeas.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Our top recipe of the year are these buttery biscuits that take only 35 minutes to make.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
  • It’s made from a soft, breathable bamboo and viscose blend that feels buttery on the skin.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • These shortbread-like cookies are buttery and sweet with a hint of spice.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Top designers share the best ways to add buttery yellow shades to your home.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Testers couldn't get enough of the buttery soft feel of this Commando bra, thanks to the modal and spandex blend fabric.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The scallops went down cold, still dripping with bay water, a flash of buttery meat with a light taste of salt.
    — Christopher Maag, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The buttery walls, combined with the natural wood stain on the windows, trim, and beams, create a warm backdrop for the rest of the kitchen.
    — Jennifer Kopf, Country Living, 10 Feb. 2023
  • For great buttery flavor, and to help the seasonings adhere to the crackers.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The brand mostly played with suede and buttery leather to create the perfect amount of slouchiness that hit right at the thighs.
    — Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Spread a mixture of chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese on a sheet pan, then top that with buttery bread crumbs and bake.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Just imagine taking a bite of that rich and creamy filling with the perfect amount of buttery crust and sweet berry sauce.
    — Beth Branch, Country Living, 9 May 2023
  • Cheesy, creamy, and buttery, this is the potato side everyone will scoop up.
    — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Next up was the flaky and buttery Daydream Berry Biscuit (also very sweet).
    — Breakfast At Timothée’s, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The scone is rich and buttery with the addition of bits of cream cheese nestled in biscuit-like layers.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2023
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buttery

2 of 2 adjective
  • The cheese has a buttery flavor.
  • The roast beef is buttery, the sauce is drippy, the buns are chewy, and the fried onions are crispy.
    — Robin Miller, azcentral, 31 July 2019
  • The roast pork is buttery, with charred edges on each chunk.
    — Jesse Pearson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2019
  • The soft suede and buttery leather lining might seem like enough.
    — Jonathan Evans, Esquire, 10 Jan. 2018
  • Soft and buttery, with a light black-pepper bite, the brisket ranks among the finest around these parts.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Some found the Do-si-Do to be more buttery and crisper than the O.C. competitor.
    — Chris Nichols, Los Angeles Magazine, 22 Feb. 2018
  • The flavor is great, too — buttery with a subtle hint of yeast.
    — Michael Russell, oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2019
  • Haddock with a buttery crumb topping is one of the many things done well.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2018
  • The days of buttery, flaky crusts at Mission Pie are coming to an end.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 17 June 2019
  • The toppings are a little overdone, and the buttery potato roll was a bit tough and crunchy.
    — Zoe Sayler, The Seattle Times, 3 July 2018
  • The pairing works equally well with a buttery, crisp-skinned bird from your oven.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 19 Dec. 2019
  • The patty itself is moist and flavorful, the bread is buttery and soft, and the cheese sauce is cheese sauce.
    — Ted Berg, For The Win, 21 Apr. 2018
  • But not this buttery soft, light as whipped-cream baby.
    — Elizabeth Buxton, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2020
  • What's in season: One of the most prized beans of spring, favas are known for their buttery, earthy notes and vibrant green hue.
    — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 13 Apr. 2018
  • The Quito Active Tank ($50) is buttery soft, as are the women’s Wazimu tights ($70).
    — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2018
  • In this recipe, habanero chiles bring heat to a classic buttery French wine sauce.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2019
  • At least the 48-volt system makes for buttery-smooth engine stop-start events.
    — Eric Tingwall, Car and Driver, 28 Jan. 2020
  • Yes, more of that buttery-garlic sauce would add to the calorie count, but also to the dish’s flavor.
    — Allyson Reedy, The Know, 1 Aug. 2019
  • Beloved for its rich, creamy filling and a flaky, buttery crust, the pie is jam-packed with the perfect amount of fall flavors.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 5 Sep. 2019
  • But the grits stole the show with their buttery flavor and the slow burn from the serranos — slow, but lingering.
    — Robert Philpot and Steve Wilson, star-telegram, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Brioche is really buttery, and egg bread absorbs the mix well, so that’s his bread of choice.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2019
  • In early June, on the cusp of summer, Spago’s menu is flush with the buttery sweetness of first-of-the-season white corn.
    — Patricia Escárcega, latimes.com, 27 June 2019
  • Boiled seafood bags are plastic bags filled with seafood, potatoes, corn and sausage, mixed with a buttery sauce.
    — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com, 15 July 2019
  • The buttery crust here, made in a food processor, is mixed with fresh basil, which perfumes the pastry.
    — Jill Gibson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2018
  • Top a burger with a gooey layer of it: the mellow, buttery taste is a perfect match for ground beef.
    — Posie Harwood, Bon Appetit, 22 Jan. 2018
  • The Ravens could have filled his truck with buttery popcorn instead of foam packing peanuts.
    — Khadrice Rollins, SI.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Each clear plastic bag came with three pieces of buttery flatbread in it, and the best was the middle one that soaked up the grease from the two that sandwiched it.
    — Elaheh Nozari, Bon Appetit, 26 Mar. 2018
  • The mashed potatoes that came with the combo were more of a heavy mass instead of mounds of billowy, buttery goodness.
    — John-John Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 28 Oct. 2019
  • This will give the butter bean purée a rich, nutty, buttery flavor.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Try a buttery smooth rib-eye steak or the piping-hot mussels with merguez sausage.
    — OregonLive.com, 21 Feb. 2018

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