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butternut Synonyms

Another word for butternut

Choosing another word for butternut depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A type of winter squash with smooth, pale tan skin, a characteristic elongated bell shape, and sweet, orange flesh.

Usage Example

"She roasted the butternut squash with olive oil and sage to make a comforting autumn soup."

Strongest
butternut squash

• noun (Context 2)

A North American walnut tree (Juglans cinerea) that produces elongated, deeply ridged nuts with sweet, oily kernels, or the nut itself.

Usage Example

"The carpenter prized the light-colored wood of the white walnut for making fine cabinetry and furniture."

Strongest
white walnut
oilnut

• Nearby Words

butterknife
butterless
buttermilk racer
butternut
butternut squash
butterscotch
buttery

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Butternut. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/butternut
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