crème

noun

ˈkrem How to pronounce crème (audio)
 also  ˈkrēm,
or
ˈkrām How to pronounce crème (audio)
variants or creme
plural crèmes or cremes ˈkrem(z) How to pronounce crème (audio)
ˈkrēmz
1
: a sweet liqueur
2
: cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking
3

Examples of crème in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rug burn made with tequila, rum chata and Baileys Irish creme. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2024 Mourning fans placed piles of Saban's favorite oatmeal creme piles around the statue. John Zenor, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 Assemble cookies, and freeze: Once cookies are cooled, spread about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme on the flat sides of 8 of the cookies. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024 Vegan foie gras, Super Mario cookies and chickpea marshmallow creme. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024 To complement the bubbly, an assortment of triple creme cheeses will be served. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Piña Co-nada 1.5 oz. non-alcoholic rum 1.5 oz. creme of coconut 0.5–1 oz. lime juice (to taste) 2 oz. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2024 Place remaining 8 cookies on top of marshmallow creme, creating 8 sandwiches. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024 The balms are quite hydrating with glossy effects and the creme shade creates a more shiny matte look. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French cresme — more at cream

First Known Use

circa 1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crème was circa 1821

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Cite this Entry

“Crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

crème

noun
ˈkrem, ˈkrēm
plural crèmes
ˈkrem(z), ˈkrēmz
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