peanut butter
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of peanut butter
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Trader Joe’s is also facing a legal challenge from Smuckers, which has filed a lawsuit accusing it of copying its trademark crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, The Times reported last year.
From Los Angeles Times
It was directed by that Michael Bay, and in it, an Alexander Hamilton super-fan is eating a peanut butter sandwich when his phone rings.
From Los Angeles Times
It was his ninth birthday, and she’d found enough change to buy him a chocolate–peanut butter cupcake with sprinkles.
From Literature
I could smell peanut butter and summer flowers on her, too.
From Literature
“You’re welcome to come in and wait with me and my wife. We can offer you a peanut butter sandwich but that’s all.”
From Literature
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