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peanut butter

[ pee-nuht buht-er, -nuht ]

noun

  1. a paste made from ground roasted peanuts, used as a spread or in cooking.


peanut butter

noun

  1. a brownish oily paste made from peanuts


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Word History and Origins

Origin of peanut butter1

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

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Example Sentences

Me: “Hmmm … do you have any more of those peanut butter cookies?”

In a pan, cook potatoes and add chocolate powder, chocolate chip pieces, and chocolate peanut butter cups.

A perennial signature flavor is Flying Elvis: banana ice cream that contains peanut butter and chocolate chunks.

Not to mention one out of squab, peanut butter and jelly, red quinoa, and karela.

The peanut butter went into jars of peanut butter, crackers, cookies, and ice cream, among other products.

Supper, lettuce, dates, and a dish of popcorn flavored with peanut butter.

Add milk to peanut butter or peanuts, blend well and add to dry ingredients; mix thoroughly.

It was to be very simple; mother made the cake and ice cream and peanut butter sandwiches, while Betsey made the candies.

This condition can be overcome by adding a little salad dressing to the peanut butter.

Fill the cavity with peanut butter and press together again.

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