noun

butter

butter

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.

((butter)) a soft fatty substance made from milk or cream I like butter on my toast.

Synonyms: margarine, ghee

From Old English 'butere', from Latin 'butyrum'.

Think of 'bread and butter', a common and essential pair.

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