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cream cheese

noun

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

Examples of cream cheese in a Sentence

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Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025 At this point the dressing should have the consistency of soft lumpy cream cheese. CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 They might be topped with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese and everything spices, be inspired by French onion soup or an English breakfast with baked beans, roasted tomato, sausage and breadcrumbs. Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Nov. 2025 Owner and executive chef Kevin Lane was nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award in the Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific category, and his menu features fresh oysters on the half shell, Alaskan spot shrimp and grits, and a carrot cake parfait topped with cream cheese ice cream. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cream cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cream cheese was in 1583

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“Cream cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cream%20cheese. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

cream cheese

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

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