peanut butter

American  

[pee-nuht buht-er, -nuht] / ˈpiˌnʌt ˌbʌt ər, -nət /

noun

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

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peanut butter British  

noun

1. a brownish oily paste made from peanuts

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Etymology

Origin of peanut butter

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

So I busied myself with packing up the remains of my peanut butter sandwich.

From Literature

He attributes this to chocolate shakes, chicken soup and peanut butter.

From The Wall Street Journal

I know better than to attempt to get Celia to reveal anything before she’s ready, so I make myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and let Celia’s little mystery go, for now.

From Literature

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

On race morning, he’ll eat his usual: a bagel with peanut butter and a banana.

From Los Angeles Times