butter
nounUK /ˈbʌt.ər/
US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ/
Butter is a soft yellow food made from cream that you spread on bread.
She spread butter on her toast.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A soft substance made by crushing or blending something, such as peanut butter.
He made a sandwich with peanut butter.
3. To spread butter on something.
Please butter the bread before serving.
4. Flattery used to gain favor.
He tried to butter up the boss before asking for a raise.