Definition
butterhorns
noun
- Plural of butterhorn; a crescent-shaped pastry or roll made with butter, typically served as a breakfast item or dessert.
Usage: Chiefly North American; Often used in the plural form
Examples
- The bakery displayed fresh butterhorns in the morning window.
- She bought a dozen butterhorns for the office breakfast meeting.
- Butterhorns are a popular pastry choice at diners across the Midwest.
- The recipe for homemade butterhorns requires careful folding of the dough.
- Children enjoyed the sweet butterhorns with hot chocolate.