English Expression · Intermediate
butter pat
A type of wooden paddle used to shape butter
Pronunciation: say butter pat
Meaning
A small wooden paddle or tool used to shape or serve butter.
Example
The chef used a butter pat to shape the portion of butter.
The chef used a butter pat to shape the portion of butter.
Practice tips
- Practice butter pat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.