crème

noun

ˈkrem

also ˈkrēm,

ˈkrām

variants or creme

plural crèmes or cremes ˈkrem(z)

ˈkrēmz

: a sweet liqueur

: cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking

: cream sense 2b

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Demipermanent hair color comes in a creme or a liquid — and it can be customized to your color needs. —

Myranda Mondry, Allure, 11 Mar. 2023 My best catch was a half-box of Little Debbie oatmeal creme pies. —

Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Feb. 2023 Pear Nova recently introduced this sky blue creme color. —

Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021 Our choice today is an old standby, hazelnut creme. —

Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Feb. 2023 In 2019, the company released a similar product, but with a chocolate covering and filled with cookies and creme. —

Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2021 End with dark chocolate bread pudding or caramelized fig and Madagascar vanilla creme brûlée. —

Georgann Yara, azcentral, 15 June 2020 Chocolate mousse, or strawberry fruit tart with vanilla pastry creme. —

Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Feb. 2023 Satisfy your sweet tooth with festive St. Patrick's Day desserts, including cute shamrock cookies, Irish creme cheesecake, and colorful rainbow cupcakes. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 See More

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