English

butter

ˈbʌtɚ, ˈbʊtə, ˈbʌtə, ˈbʌtər, ˈbʌtəɹ, ˈbʌtɻ, ˈbʌt̬.ɚ
Meaning: a soft yellow fatty food made from cream, used for spreading or cooking
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈbʊtə, ˈbʌtə, ˈbʌtər, ˈbʌtəɹ, ˈbʌtɻ, ˈbʌt̬.ɚ

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Example sentences

I like to spread a little butter on my toast while it's still warm.
I like to spread a little butter on my toast while it's still warm.
The butter will melt quickly in the hot pan.
The butter will melt quickly in the hot pan.

Usage Notes

Commonly used as a spread on bread or as an ingredient in baking and frying.

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