What is another word for buttermilk?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌtəmˌɪlk] (IPA)

Buttermilk is a tangy and creamy beverage that is a common ingredient in many recipes. It is a by-product of butter-making and has a slightly sour taste due to the lactic acid. Buttermilk can be used in a variety of ways, including as a marinade for chicken, in baking as a substitute for milk, and as a delicious drink. Some of the synonyms for buttermilk include sour milk, acidified milk, cultured milk, and clabbered milk. These terms are often used interchangeably with buttermilk in cooking and baking to refer to the same ingredient. So no matter what you call it, buttermilk is a versatile and tasty addition to any kitchen.

Synonyms for Buttermilk:

What are the hypernyms for Buttermilk?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Buttermilk?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for buttermilk (as nouns)

Usage examples for Buttermilk

The sweet smell of the new butter and buttermilk hung about the kitchen door.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard
Mash the rice, add the salt, egg, and cream, then the buttermilk mixed with the soda, then the meal.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed
Mix the buttermilk, sweet milk, and soda together, and when the soda is thoroughly dissolved, pour the milk over the beaten eggs.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed

Famous quotes with Buttermilk

  • As for those grapefruit and buttermilk diets, I'll take roast chicken and dumplings.
    Hattie McDaniel
  • I can still memory - taste the fresh buttermilk pancakes and hot buttermilk biscuits - both made with lard! - that were cooked on the top, or in the oven, of that ancient iron stove.
    Vernon L. Smith
  • A quarrel is like buttermilk, the more you stir it, the more sour it grows.
    Bolivian Proverb
  • Three things, according to poets, are considered bliss in Iceland: hot rye-cakes, plump girls, and cold buttermilk.
    Halldór Laxness

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