Stick of butter vs Bar of butter

Both 'stick of butter' and 'bar of butter' are correct phrases used to refer to a specific quantity of butter. The choice between the two depends on regional preferences or personal habits.

Last updated: April 10, 2024 • 3110 views

Stick of butter

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a specific quantity of butter.

This phrase is commonly used in the United States to refer to a standard size of butter, typically 4 ounces or 113 grams.

Examples:

Could you pass me a stick of butter for the recipe?
I need to soften a stick of butter for the cake.

Alternatives:

bar of butter
block of butter
cube of butter
pat of butter
slab of butter

Bar of butter

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a specific quantity of butter.

This phrase is more commonly used in the UK and some other English-speaking countries to refer to a quantity of butter, similar to a stick.

Examples:

Could you pick up a bar of butter from the store?
She used a whole bar of butter in the recipe.

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Alternatives:

stick of butter
block of butter
cube of butter
pat of butter
slab of butter

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