peanut butter
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of peanut butter
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The owner of Jif peanut butter and Folgers coffee on Tuesday projected net sales to decline 3% to 4% in its fiscal 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It will not change your weight on a bathroom scale or alter how manufacturers measure ingredients like peanut butter for a 16-ounce jar.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
You might have seen the caramelised biscuit Biscoff creme egg sitting alongside others in your local supermarket recently - a white chocolate version, Terry's chocolate orange, Lindt, Reese's peanut butter and more.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
He teaches them that peanut butter can make celery better, and they teach him that he’s cooler than he thinks.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
Dinner was pretzels and peanut butter with a side of canned peaches.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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