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

Why This Recipe Is So Memorable The best way to achieve the creamed corn consistency and taste, per my grandmother’s recommendation, is to use an old-fashioned wooden corn cutter or creamer. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025

The Unexpected Plot Twist Coffee Mate partnered with HBO to release two limited-edition creamers themed around the show’s third season set in Thailand: Thai iced coffee and piña colada flavors. —Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

After watching season 3’s dramatic conclusion, fans were quick to spot the connection between the deadly drink and the fruity creamer in their refrigerator. —Erin Clements, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Dairy Nothing is worse than pouring spoiled milk into cereal or expired creamer into coffee. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 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)