Main Entry:

crème

Variant(s):

or creme \ˈkrem also ˈkrēm or ˈkrām\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural crèmes or cremes \ˈkrem(z), ˈkrēmz\

Etymology:

French, from Old French cresme — more at cream

Date:

circa 1821

1 : a sweet liqueur 2 : cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking 3 : cream 2b