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

Organic Pumpkin Spice Creamer A blend of organic milk and cream gives this seasonal creamer a rich, smooth texture, while pumpkin spice flavors bring the taste of fall to your morning coffee. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Not Just for Coffee Besides splashing a spoonful (or five) into your morning coffee, there are so many other fun ways to use TJ’s new fall coffee creamer. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

The problem concerns the Navier-Stokes equations, used to model the flow of fluids and predict phenomena such as weather patterns and how creamer swirls in a cup of coffee. — Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2026

That is not to say the beverages are anywhere near as good; a recent latte tasted like watery hotel drip coffee with creamer in it. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 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)