buttery

• Beschreibt etwas, das Butter enthält, nach Butter schmeckt oder mit Butter bestrichen ist; im übertragenen Sinn auch für eine glatte, reichhaltige Textur oder einen entsprechenden Geschmack verwendet.

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.

   Butter enthaltend oder mit Butter bestrichen

   • 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.

   Schmeichlerisch

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

   Synonymefawningingratiatingobsequiousoilyslicksmarmysmooth-tonguedsycophanticunctuous

   Antonymeabruptbluntbrusquecurtgrufftactless

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein kleiner Vorratsraum für Lebensmittel oder Wein oder ein Café bzw. Imbissraum an britischen Universitäten, in dem Studierende leichte Snacks kaufen können.

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.

   Speisekammer

   • 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.

   Synonymelarderpantrystoreroom

2. University snack barB2informalbritish

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

   Studentencafé

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

   Synonymecafeteriacanteensnack bar