crème brûlée

noun

crème brû·​lée -brᵫ-ˈlā How to pronounce crème brûlée (audio)
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: a rich custard topped with caramelized sugar

Example Sentences

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, scorched cream

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crème brûlée was in 1886

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Cite this Entry

“Crème brûlée.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9e. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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