creamer

noun

cream·​er ˈkrē-mər 

1

: a small vessel for serving cream

2

: a nondairy product used as a substitute for cream (as in coffee)

Examples of creamer in a Sentence

a matching sugar bowl and creamer

Recent Examples on the Web

Secondhand ceramics—including mugs, cups, gravy boats, creamers, and crocks—can be given new life as things like planters, cotton-ball bathroom storage, business card holders, pencil cups, or just a spot to drop your loose change. —Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025

Available in Sweet Cream, Roasted Vanilla and a seasonal Lavender flavor, each creamer offers rich taste without artificial flavors, sweeteners, gums or oils. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

International Delight and Paris Hilton’s creamers and cold foam will be available starting in January 2026 until supplies last at major retailers nationwide. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025

Raw shelled eggs and open milk and creamer containers were outside of proper holding temperatures. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for creamer

• beamer
• dreamer
• femur
• lemur
• reamer
• schemer
• steamer
• streamer
• redeemer

Kids Definition

creamer

noun

cream·​er ˈkrē-mər 

1

: a device for separating cream from milk

2

: a small container for serving cream

3

: a substitute for cream (as in coffee)