English Words Starting With B

• butter clam

  nounLow
  /ˈbʌtə ˌklam/A type of edible saltwater clam, especially Saxidomus giganteus or Saxidomus nuttalli, native to the Pacific coast of North America.
• butter cookie

  nounB1
  /ˈbʌtə ˌkʊki/A small, sweet, baked biscuit or shortbread, characterized by a rich, crumbly texture and distinctive buttery flavor, traditionally made with a high proportion of butter, flour, and sugar.
• butter knife

  nounB2
  /ˈbʌtə ˌnaɪf/A small, non-serrated table knife with a blunt or rounded blade, used for spreading butter or other soft spreads.
• butter muslin

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌbʌtə ˈmʌzlɪn/A thin, loosely woven cotton cloth, traditionally used for straining liquids or wrapping butter.
• butter sauce

  nounMedium
  /ˈbʌtə sɔːs/A classic, rich cooking sauce made primarily from butter, often used to complement vegetables, fish, or pasta.
• butter spreader

  nounLow/Medium
  /ˈbʌtə ˌsprɛdə/A small knife with a rounded, blunt, or serrated blade designed specifically for spreading butter onto bread or toast.
• butter tart

  nounMedium
  /ˌbʌtə ˈtɑːt/A small, individual pastry from Canadian cuisine, consisting of a flaky pastry shell filled with a rich, sweet mixture of butter, sugar, syrup, and often raisins or pecans.
• butter tree

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌtə triː/Any of several trees whose seeds, fruits, or sap yield a buttery fat or oil.
• butter up

  verbMedium (B2-C1)
  /ˈbʌtər ʌp/To flatter or praise someone excessively in order to gain favor or manipulate them.
• butter-and-egg man

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ˌbʌt.ər ən ˈeɡ ˌmæn/A wealthy, unsophisticated man from a rural area who spends lavishly in the city, especially on entertainment and women.
• butter-and-eggs

  nounLow
  /ˌbʌtər‿ən ˈɛɡz/A common name for the yellow toadflax plant (Linaria vulgaris), an herbaceous perennial with snapdragon-like flowers that are typically yellow with orange markings.
• butterball

  nounlow
  /ˈbʌtəbɔːl/a small, round, fat person, especially a child
• butterbread

  nounLow/Uncommon
  /ˈbʌtəbrɛd/Bread that has been spread or covered with butter.
• butterbur

  nounLow
  /ˈbʌtəbɜː/A perennial plant of the genus Petasites, with large, broad leaves, typically found in damp areas.
• buttercream

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌtəkriːm/A smooth, sweet mixture of butter and sugar, sometimes with milk or cream, used as a filling or coating for cakes.
• buttercup

  nounB1
  /ˈbʌtəkʌp/A small, bright yellow wild flower of the genus Ranunculus, often found in fields and meadows.
• buttercup family

  nounC1
  /ˈbʌtəkʌp ˌfæm(ə)li/A large family of flowering plants, scientifically known as Ranunculaceae, characterized by often having five-petaled flowers, numerous stamens, and typically containing toxic compounds.
• buttercup squash

  nounRare
  /ˈbʌtəkʌp skwɒʃ/A winter squash cultivar with a distinctive turban-like shape and sweet, orange flesh.
• butterfat

  nounC2
  /ˈbʌtəfæt/The natural fatty constituent of milk, from which butter is made.
• butterfat cheque

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbʌtəfæt ˌtʃek/A cheque or payment made to a dairy farmer based on the butterfat content of their milk.

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