noun

buttering

Buttering (noun) means the action of spreading butter onto something. Example: “The buttering of the bread took only a minute.”

noun

The action of spreading butter onto something.

"The buttering of the bread took only a minute."

How to Use Buttering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of applying butter to food.

butterings plural

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The _____ of the bread took only a minute.

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What does “buttering” mean?

The word “buttering” means the action of spreading butter onto something. In plain terms, the act of applying butter to food.

How do you use “buttering” in a sentence?

Here is “buttering” used in a sentence: “The buttering of the bread took only a minute.”

What part of speech is “buttering”?

“Buttering” is a noun.