creamer

noun

cream·​er ˈkrē-mər How to pronounce creamer (audio)
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
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A Little Debbie representative confirmed to Southern Living that the coffee creamer is beginning to roll out now at certain Walmart locations. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 With the onset of autumn, her go-to recipe these days uses Diet Dr Pepper as a base, with pumpkin spice creamer and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice on top. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2025 Avoiding sweeteners and creamer can make coffee healthier. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025 When in doubt, bring your on-the-go creamer and do not allow anyone to shame you. Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creamer

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creamer was in 1858

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“Creamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamer. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

creamer

noun
cream·​er ˈkrē-mər How to pronounce creamer (audio)
1
: a device for separating cream from milk
2
: a small container for serving cream
3
: a substitute for cream (as in coffee)
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