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

Think: sugar bowls, salad bowls, tureens, coffee pots, creamer boats, julep cups. —Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 June 2025

When Coffee Mate announced a special White Lotus creamer in January, many fans thought the flavor — piña colada — was simply a nod to the show’s resort setting. —Erin Clements, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Lastly, coffee creamer made by Momo Tea Inc. was recalled over an undeclared allergen. —Jenna Anderson, Health, 25 Apr. 2025

Whether this unexpected connection helped or hurt Coffee Mate’s piña colada creamer sales remains to be seen, but the brand has already won by demonstrating marketing agility at its finest. —Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

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)