1
: a line, mark, or ridge made by or as if by folding a pliable substance
2
: a specially marked area in various sports
especially
: an area surrounding or in front of a goal (as in lacrosse or hockey)
creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on : wrinkle
a smile creased her face
2
: to wound slightly especially by grazing
creased by a bullet
: to become creased
creaser
noun
Synonyms
Examples of crease in a Sentence
Noun
He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp.
a crease in the paper
tiny creases at the corners of his eyes
Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
The batsman moved out of the crease.
Verb
a neatly creased pair of pants
The pages of the book were stained and creased.
She looked up, her face creasing into a smile.
Recent Examples on the Web
Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The junior guard was everywhere on the court during the SRV surge, at one point squeezing his 5-foot-10 body in a small crease to save the ball.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
Barkov then bounced the puck twice off his stick, weaving past a Rangers skater in the process, and, while falling toward the ice, managed to fling it across the goalie crease to Reinhart, who slipped the puck past Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin to tie the game at 1-1.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
From at-home skin care creams, such as topical retinols, to in-office treatments like Botox injections and prescription options, there’s something for just about every budget—and every crease—on this list.
—Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Clothing items that are prone to wrinkling, on the other hand, should be hung, as folding and stacking them could result in creases that are next to impossible to remove without using a steamer or even dry cleaning.
—Abby Ferguson, Popular Science, 28 Feb. 2024
An unexplained pinprick mark What investigators found particularly suspicious was a pinprick mark on Maria Muñoz's right elbow crease, the type someone would get after getting an IV. Webb County District Attorney's Office
What Pellot couldn't explain was a red mark on Muñoz's right elbow crease.
—Annabelle Allen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2023
The bodywork’s slight creases and Kamm-tail rear end were a Tjaarda flourish.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
This came with a creasing tool that was easy to use, leaving a nice crease on shirts.
—Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
Mark Ludwiczak, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
These are makeup products that can be used out of necessity to prevent lipsticks from bleeding or creasing in the edges of our pout or for self-expression and creating a fun and personalized look.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Final Touches Lastly, the hat undergoes a secondary flanging before arriving at the hatter’s bench for final finishing, including creasing, polishing, and gentle steaming to relax the fibers and bring out the colors.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024
Step 2: Bring one sleeve horizontally toward the center, and crease the jacket at the edge of the neckline.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
The addition of hyaluronic acid works to maintain your skin’s moisture, preventing dryness and creasing.
—Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
The super lightweight liquid feels like a serum but works like a concealer to instantly mask redness and dark circles sans any creasing, caking or cracking.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
According to TikTok, people can try using medical tape to stop the skin from creasing, or even practice face yoga.
—Korin Miller, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
Cons The silky formula did cause some creasing in our tests.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
Noun
Contra Amazon has said users’ Amazon One palm signature can’t be replicated to impersonate them and noted the palm’s unique characteristics including creases, friction ridges, and underlying veins.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The junior guard was everywhere on the court during the SRV surge, at one point squeezing his 5-foot-10 body in a small crease to save the ball.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
Barkov then bounced the puck twice off his stick, weaving past a Rangers skater in the process, and, while falling toward the ice, managed to fling it across the goalie crease to Reinhart, who slipped the puck past Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin to tie the game at 1-1.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
From at-home skin care creams, such as topical retinols, to in-office treatments like Botox injections and prescription options, there’s something for just about every budget—and every crease—on this list.
—Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Clothing items that are prone to wrinkling, on the other hand, should be hung, as folding and stacking them could result in creases that are next to impossible to remove without using a steamer or even dry cleaning.
—Abby Ferguson, Popular Science, 28 Feb. 2024
An unexplained pinprick mark What investigators found particularly suspicious was a pinprick mark on Maria Muñoz's right elbow crease, the type someone would get after getting an IV. Webb County District Attorney's Office
What Pellot couldn't explain was a red mark on Muñoz's right elbow crease.
—Annabelle Allen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2023
The bodywork’s slight creases and Kamm-tail rear end were a Tjaarda flourish.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
This came with a creasing tool that was easy to use, leaving a nice crease on shirts.
—Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
Verb
Lafferty scored 2:05 into the second period, burying a rebound at the top of the Sabres crease.
—Mark Ludwiczak, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
These are makeup products that can be used out of necessity to prevent lipsticks from bleeding or creasing in the edges of our pout or for self-expression and creating a fun and personalized look.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Final Touches Lastly, the hat undergoes a secondary flanging before arriving at the hatter’s bench for final finishing, including creasing, polishing, and gentle steaming to relax the fibers and bring out the colors.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024
Step 2: Bring one sleeve horizontally toward the center, and crease the jacket at the edge of the neckline.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
The addition of hyaluronic acid works to maintain your skin’s moisture, preventing dryness and creasing.
—Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
The super lightweight liquid feels like a serum but works like a concealer to instantly mask redness and dark circles sans any creasing, caking or cracking.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
According to TikTok, people can try using medical tape to stop the skin from creasing, or even practice face yoga.
—Korin Miller, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
Cons The silky formula did cause some creasing in our tests.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
probably alteration of earlier creaste, from Middle English creste crest
First Known Use
Noun
1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1588, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing crease
Dictionary Entries Near crease
Cite this Entry
“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crease. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
crease
1 of 2 noun1
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding or wrinkling
2
: a specially marked area around the goal in various sports (as hockey or lacrosse)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on
2
: to become creased
Medical Definition
crease
1 of 2 noun
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding a pliable substance (as the skin)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
: to make a crease in or on
aging had creased her face
: to become creased
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