butteries

noun

plural of buttery, chiefly dialect
as in larders

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  1. larders
  2. pantries
Noun
  • Such feeding black holes and the cosmic larders of gas and dust that surround them are usually extremely bright emitters of X-rays.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Before refrigeration became mainstream, cutout details were added to larders and meat safes as a way to ventilate a cupboard without leaving it open.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of larders
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  • According to the anti-hunger charitable organization Feeding America, for every one meal provided by food pantries nationwide, nine are covered by SNAP benefits.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026
  • California consumers might want to take a closer look at their refrigerators, freezers and pantries.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of pantries
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“Butteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butteries. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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