peanut butter

noun

: a creamy food made of peanuts that is used especially as a spread, filling, or ingredient

peanut butter and jelly

smooth/chunky peanut butter

… indulgent brownies—rich with peanut butter and studded with chocolate chips …—Gourmet

Stuffed with peanut butter, celery is the quintessential after-school snack …—Sara Dickerman

—often used before another noun

a peanut butter sandwich

peanut butter cookies

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Raspberry ganache peanut butter brownie bites are crowned with dark chocolate ganache and a bright touch of raspberry. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 Oatmeal is low in fat and calories and high in fiber and nutrients, while peanut butter is calorie-dense, providing healthy fat and beneficial nutrients. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2026 Cardamom, banana bread, peanut butter and hazelnut lattes rounded out the top five. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peanut butter

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First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peanut butter was in 1881

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peanut butter

noun

: a paste made chiefly of ground roasted peanuts

peanut butter

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