What does BUTTE mean?

Butte

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A hill or small mountain with a flat top and steep sides, often found in the Western United States.

Pronunciation (US): BYOOT

Pronunciation (UK): BYOOT

Origin and Usage: The word "butte" comes from the French word for hillock or mound. It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe the distinctive landforms found in the Western United States, particularly in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions.

Synonyms: Mesa, plateau, tableland, hill, mountain.

Related Words: Bluet, buteo, butle, butty, butyl.

Example Sentences:

• She gazed out at the butte rising above the desert landscape.
• The trail led up the side of the butte and onto the flat top.
• Native Americans often used buttes as lookout points and defensive positions.