peanut butter
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of peanut butter
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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According to research from InvestorsObserver, a shopper spending $20 on packages of Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs at Target could buy five bags of the candy for $3.99 each in 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Joining them are Oreo Minis Peanut Butter, filled with peanut butter-flavored creme.
From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024
Hawkes has contributed original songs to several of his films: “Winter’s Bone,” “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” “Too Late,” “Unlovable.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024
In 2021, Mr. Biden pardoned turkeys Peanut Butter and Jelly and last year he gave Chocolate and Chip, a reprieve.
From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2023
Peanut Butter and Slim held down the Timberland guys.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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