cream of tartar

noun phrase

: a white crystalline salt C₄H₅KO₆ used especially in baking powder and in certain treatments of metals

Examples of cream of tartar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Meanwhile, in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment combine egg whites and cream of tartar; let stand at room temperature while preparing sugar syrup. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026

Add the salt and cream of tartar and beat with a whisk attachment or electric mixer until glossy stiff peaks form. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 8 June 2026

For a final option, boil a mixture of 1 quart of water with 2 to 3 tablespoons of cream of tartar, lemon juice, or vinegar for 5 to 10 minutes. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cream of tartar

• arter
• barter
• charter
• darter
• garter
• martyr
• smarter
• starter

Kids Definition

cream of tartar

: a white salt used especially in baking powder and in some ways to prepare metals