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