buttermilk

noun

but·​ter·​milk ˈbə-tər-ˌmilk 

1

: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream

2

: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk

Examples of buttermilk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From a quirky Southern buttermilk brine to the classic brine packed with aromatics, whipping up a wet brine is an important step to sealing in moisture and flavor throughout the turkey. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024

Greek and regular yogurt are fermented dairy products like sour cream, kefir, and buttermilk. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024

Brisket, white cheddar, crispy buttermilk onions, guava mustard BBQ sauce. —Martin Vassolo, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024

Slowly drizzle in ½ cup of the buttermilk, stirring just until a loose dough forms. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

buttermilk

noun

but·​ter·​milk ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk 

1

: the liquid left after the butterfat has been churned from milk or cream

2

: milk from which all or part of the cream has been removed and which has been soured by adding certain bacteria

Medical Definition

buttermilk

noun

but·​ter·​milk ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk 

1

: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream

2

: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk