Synonyms for
butter
A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
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No Synonyms Found for Butter

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All Definitions for Butter

Below are all the dictionary definitions of butter:

1A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
2Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).
3To spread butter on.
4Any of various substances made from other (especially plant-based) oils or fats, used in moisturizers, cosmetics, etc.
5A smooth plane landing.
6To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow. Similar to applying butter to bread with the end of a knife.
7To spin on skis or a snowboard using only the tips or tails being in contact with the snow
8Someone or something that butts.
9Someone or something that butts in
10A busybody.
11To increase (stakes) at every throw of dice, or every game.
12Any specific soft substance.
13A surname.

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Common synonyms for butter. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for butter

Finding the right synonym for butter helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).", butter has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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