creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on : wrinkle
a smile creased her face
2
: to wound slightly especially by grazing
creased by a bullet
: to become creased
creaser
noun
creas·er
ˈkrē-sər
plural -s
: one that creases: such as
a
: a tool or a sewing-machine attachment for making lines or creases on leather or cloth as guides to sew by
b
: a tool for making creases or beads (as in sheet iron)
c
: a tool for making the band impression distinct on the backbones of books or for making blind lines or creases on the cases of books
Examples of crease in a Sentence
Verb
a neatly creased pair of pants
The pages of the book were stained and creased.
She looked up, her face creasing into a smile.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.
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This step builds on the eye cream by extending that moisture barrier across the full face and preventing the delicate eye area from drying out and creasing as the day goes on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
His open V-neck shirt has huge lapels, his hair hangs down to his shoulders and a bushy mustache creases his smiling face, leaving Vachon looking more like the bassist for Spinal Tap than an NHL goaltender.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
This step builds on the eye cream by extending that moisture barrier across the full face and preventing the delicate eye area from drying out and creasing as the day goes on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
His open V-neck shirt has huge lapels, his hair hangs down to his shoulders and a bushy mustache creases his smiling face, leaving Vachon looking more like the bassist for Spinal Tap than an NHL goaltender.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crease. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
crease
1 of 2 noun
1
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding or wrinkling
2
: a specially marked area around the goal in various sports (as hockey or lacrosse)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on
2
: to become creased
Medical Definition
crease
1 of 2 noun
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding a pliable substance (as the skin)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
: to make a crease in or on
aging had creased her face
: to become creased
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