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

Black coffee and plain tea without creamer, ginger ale, apple juice, white grape juice, clear broths, gelatin, popsicles and hard candy are all fair game. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Known for their creative flavors and simple, farm-fresh ingredients, Chobani coffee creamers have quickly become a household favorite brand. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Warm White Pure white polish is a summer staple, but as the leaves start to turn, both Slynko and Estrada recommend trading the color in for a softer, creamer white with yellow undertones. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026

Coffee must be consumed black, without adding sugar, syrups, or high-calorie creamers, as these can counteract coffee’s beneficial effects on your blood sugar. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 9 Aug. 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)