cream cheese

noun

: a mild soft unripened cheese made from whole sweet milk enriched with cream

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This salad uses cream cheese instead of mayonnaise or sour cream. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 Made Fresh Salad's various cream cheeses and tofu spread. Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026 The lavender cream cheese zigzagged on top gave the whole thing an otherworldly appearance. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026 The filling is made from tangy cream cheese, bittersweet chocolate, and a hit of espresso for a sophisticated flavor that complements the berries' sweet-tart taste. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cream cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cream cheese was in 1583

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“Cream cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cream%20cheese. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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cream cheese

noun
: a soft white cheese made from whole milk enriched with cream

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