creamer

noun

cream·​er ˈkrē-mər 

1

: a small vessel for serving cream

2

: a nondairy product used as a substitute for cream (as in coffee)

Examples of creamer in a Sentence

a matching sugar bowl and creamer

Recent Examples on the Web

Collagen peptides dissolve cleanly without changing flavor, and warming spices like cardamom, ginger and nutmeg add complexity with no sugar or creamer needed. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026

For a healthier dirty soda, start with a sparkling water base, add fresh juice or fruit puree instead of sugary syrup, and mix in low-fat or nonfat milks or creamers. —Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 18 May 2026

Adding sugar, creamers, or syrups to coffee adds a lot of extra ingredients that can be inflammatory to the body and can negate some of coffee's beneficial health effects. —Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026

Vintage silver sugar bowls, creamers, and tea cups are perfect for corralling bathroom items that are otherwise less-than-beautiful. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for creamer

• beamer
• dreamer
• femur
• lemur
• reamer
• schemer
• steamer
• streamer
• redeemer

Kids Definition

creamer

noun

cream·​er ˈkrē-mər 

1

: a device for separating cream from milk

2

: a small container for serving cream

3

: a substitute for cream (as in coffee)