butter
Translation
butter
Examples
I like butter on my toast.
I like butter on my toast.
She used a lot of butter in the cake.
She used a lot of butter in the cake.
Grammar Patterns
((butter)) a soft fatty substance made from milk or cream I like butter on my toast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: margarine, ghee
Etymology
From Old English 'butere', from Latin 'butyrum'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bread and butter', a common and essential pair.