peanut butter
"Peanut butter" is a popular spread made from ground peanuts, enjoyed globally in various dishes.
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Definition
A2Culinary
(general)A spread made from ground roasted peanuts, often used on bread or in recipes.
Example
- She loves to have peanut butter on her toast every morning.
- Peanut butter cookies are my favorite treat.
C1Resource Management
(informal)To distribute resources or efforts too thinly, making them less effective.
Example
- If we take on too many projects at once, we'll be spreading ourselves like peanut butter.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "peanut butter":
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