Pronunciation

/kriːm/

Definitions

Noun

1. A thick, white liquid produced by churning milk or cream, usually with a high fat content, used as a food or in cooking and baking.
   • Example: “She whipped some heavy cream to make a delicious dessert.”
2. The upper, milkiest part of milk, separated from the skimmed milk or buttermilk.
   • Example: “Skimmed milk doesn’t produce as much cream as whole milk does.”

Verb

• To apply a smooth, creamy substance to one’s skin or hair, typically for cosmetic purposes.
  • Example: “She applied a generous amount of moisturizing cream to her face.”
• To treat with a creamy mixture or substance.
  • Example: “The soil was creamed with compost to improve its fertility.”

Phrases

• “Spread cream on bread” means to apply butter or a similar spread to a slice of bread.
• “Whipped cream” refers to cream that has been beaten until it forms stiff peaks.
• “Cream cheese” is a type of soft cheese that is often spreadable and used in various recipes.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She added a dollop of cream to her coffee to make it richer.”
• Verb: “The chef creamed the eggs and sugar together for the cake batter.”
• Verb (cosmetics): “After cleansing, she massaged a nourishing cream onto her face.”

Synonyms

• Butter
• Lotion
• Emulsion
• Face cream
• Whipping cream
• Heavy whipping cream
• Sour cream
• Crème fraîche