cream cheese

noun

: a mild soft unripened cheese made from whole sweet milk enriched with cream

Examples of cream cheese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

The menu covers classics like plain glazed, milk chocolate and vanilla with sprinkles, plus popular picks like cinnamon sugar and lemon honey, and rotating specialty flavors including guava and cream cheese. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026

The bakers love experimenting with everything-but-the-kitchen-sink creations like a Wagyu Pastrami Cup (Wagyu pastrami, Parmesan, potato, mozzarella) and an Asparagus Bacon Danish (onion, black pepper, Philadelphia cream cheese, Swiss cheese). — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

In my experience, good cream cheese icing isn’t entirely opaque. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cream cheese

• agrees
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• cowpeas
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• disease

Kids Definition

cream cheese

noun

: a soft white cheese made from whole milk enriched with cream