buttery

• Qualifie ce qui contient du beurre, a le goût du beurre ou est recouvert de beurre ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire une texture ou une saveur lisse et riche.

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.

   beurré, au beurre

   • 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.

   mielleux

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

   Synonymesfawningingratiatingobsequiousoilyslicksmarmysmooth-tonguedsycophanticunctuous

   Antonymesabruptbluntbrusquecurtgrufftactless

• Nom désignant deux sens principaux : un petit office ou cellier pour stocker des provisions ou des vins, ou, dans les universités britanniques, une sorte de cafeteria ou de salon de thé où les étudiants peuvent acheter des collations légères.

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.

   Garde-manger

   • 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.

   Synonymeslarderpantrystoreroom

2. University snack barB2informalbritish

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

   Cafétéria universitaire (snack-bar britannique)

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

   Synonymescafeteriacanteensnack bar