cream

noun, often attributive

\ ˈkrēm

Definition of cream

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : the yellowish part of milk containing from 18 to about 40 percent butterfat

2a : a food prepared with cream

b : something having the consistency of cream especially : a usually emulsified medicinal or cosmetic preparation

3 : the choicest part : best There were ten men in my boat, and they were the cream of Company L.— Jack London They were still the cream of the crop, socially surpassing not only their constituents but also their colleagues in Congress.Edmund S. Morgan

4 : creamer sense 1

5a : a pale yellow

b : a cream-colored animal

cream

verb

creamed; creaming; creams

Definition of cream (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to form cream or a surface layer like the cream on standing milk

2 : to break into or cause something to break into a creamy froth also : to move like froth

transitive verb

1a : skim sense 1c

b : to remove (something choice) from an aggregate she has creamed off her favorite stories from her earlier books — The Times Literary Supplement (London)

2 : to furnish, prepare, or treat with cream also : to dress with a cream sauce

3a : to beat into a creamy froth

b : to work or blend to the consistency of cream cream butter and sugar together

c : to cause to form a surface layer of or like cream

4a : to defeat decisively was creamed in the first round

b : wreck creamed the car on the turnpike

c : to hit with force : smash the quarterback got creamed by the pass rush

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Examples of cream in a Sentence

Noun

Would you like some cream in your coffee? hot chocolate with whipped cream a chocolate candy with a vanilla cream center The doctor prescribed a new cream for the rash. a cabinet full of special creams and pills

Verb

Cream the butter and sugar, and then add the eggs. the head-on collision creamed the brand-new car in an instant

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

After trying all sorts of creams and moisturizers, Dr. Ramien’s skin learned to accept the changes. — Sara King-abadi, SELF, "What I Wish I Knew About Skin Care Before Moving to the Mountains," 12 Apr. 2019 While some people like traditional creams and masks, others, like actress and producer Marsai Martin, prefer to use natural remedies. — Alyssa Hardy, Teen Vogue, "Marsai Martin Says "White Vinegar" Is Her Go-To Acne Treatment," 21 Mar. 2019 Things get much more complicated with serums, creams and toners. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Instagram Beauty Sensation @Gelcream Shares Her Anti-Aging Secrets," 6 Mar. 2019 Melanie Lustig Dumond said King’s sores have emerged over years of him picking at the area out of anxiety and that the park has tried creams and sprays to alleviate the issue. — Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, "Monkey Jungle has reopened. Here is what has happened since the animal-abuse allegations.," 12 July 2018 In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut cream and lime zest and juice. — Teri Mena, sacbee, "Dessert anxiety? Pie keeps you chill," 10 July 2018 That's because its fat content is on par with actual heavy whipping cream. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "The Easiest Hack to Make Your Own Whipped Cream," 4 Apr. 2019 Set up the Shaving Cream In a muffin tin, fill each cavity approximately 2/3 full with shaving cream. — Country Living, "How to Make Shaving Cream Easter Eggs for Your Most Colorful Holiday Yet," 15 Mar. 2019 Loads with less cream are routed to a facility that removes whey from the milk to produce nutritional supplements. — Robyn Metcalfe, WSJ, "The Life Story of Your Supermarket Chicken: Food Tracking Goes High-Tech," 21 Feb. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The creamed corn and coleslaw were representations of the classics that didn’t offend, but a little too soupy for my tastes. — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, "52 Weeks of BBQ: Orly’s BBQ," 6 July 2018 To make the dough, in a mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla extract well. — Rebekah Denn, The Seattle Times, "Kathy Casey, one of Seattle’s first celebrity chefs, lands in a sweet ‘food t’go-go’ niche at Sea-Tac Airport," 26 Mar. 2019 Roll out on a floured countertop and spread over prewarmed chili (or beef and gravy, stews or creamed vegetables) in a casserole dish and place in oven until crust is brown. — Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, "How To Make Simple, Easy Pancakes," 1 Sep. 2018 The Yankees creamed the Red Sox 10-1 at the Wednesday night game. — Fox News, "Red Sox fan electrocuted after trying to train surf from Yankee Stadium," 21 Sep. 2018 The anti-Florida of 2018 was Iowa, a traditional swing state where Clinton got creamed by 9 points. — Matthew Yglesias, Vox, "What the 2018 results tell us about 2020," 14 Nov. 2018 The range also includes several palettes: cream contour, powder contour, highlighter, and blush and bronze options, which, at $14 or $16, are the most expensive items in the collection — while still being incredibly affordable. — Andrea Park, Allure, "CVS Teams Up With Kiss Products for Joah, an Affordable Korean Beauty–Inspired Collection," 31 July 2018 In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream the butter over medium speed just until creamy. — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, "Celebrate National Peanut Butter Cookie Day with this recipe," 12 June 2018 Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter on low speed for 4 to 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. — Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, "A Brown Kitchen: Mango layer cake for a fresh summer treat," 11 July 2018

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