buttery

• يصف ما يحتوي على الزبدة أو له طعمها أو مدهون بها؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف قوام أو مذاق ناعم غني يشبه الزبدة.

Describes something that contains, tastes of, or is covered in butter; also used figuratively to describe a smooth, rich texture or flavor.

1. Containing or spread with butterA2formal

   Describing food that has butter in it or is covered with butter.

   زُبْدي

   • The buttery croissant melted in her mouth.
   • He spread a buttery layer on his toast.
   • The sauce had a rich, buttery flavor.

2. Excessively smooth or flatteringC1informal

   Describing a person's manner or speech as unpleasantly smooth, flattering, or ingratiating.

   مُتَمَلِّق

   • His buttery compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She spoke in a buttery tone to win their favor.
   • The salesman's buttery manner was off-putting.

   المرادفاتfawningingratiatingobsequiousoilyslicksmarmysmooth-tonguedsycophanticunctuous

   الأضدادabruptbluntbrusquecurtgrufftactless

• اسم يشير إلى غرفة صغيرة تُخزَّن فيها الأطعمة أو النبيذ، أو إلى مقهى داخل الجامعات البريطانية يشتري فيه الطلاب وجبات خفيفة.

A noun with two meanings: a small storeroom for storing foods or wines, or a teashop in British universities where students can purchase light meals.

1. Storeroom for food and drinkC1formalbritish

   A small room or cupboard used for storing food, wine, or other provisions.

   مخزن الطعام والشراب

   • The butler fetched a bottle of wine from the buttery.
   • The castle's buttery was stocked with cheese and ale.
   • She stored the preserves in the cool buttery.

   المرادفاتlarderpantrystoreroom

2. University snack barB2informalbritish

   A teashop or small cafeteria in a British university where students can buy light meals and drinks.

   مقصف الجامعة

   • We met for coffee at the college buttery.
   • The buttery serves sandwiches and cakes during lunch.
   • Students often study in the buttery between lectures.

   المرادفاتcafeteriacanteensnack bar