crème

noun

variants or creme
plural crèmes or cremes ˈkrem(z) How to pronounce crème (audio)
ˈkrēmz
1
: a sweet liqueur
2
: cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking
3

Examples of crème in a Sentence

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Macro view of creme highlight swatch. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 In addition to the cookie makeover, the new Marvel Oreos will have an interactive color-changing creme, which goes from gray to blue with every bite. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026 Made with wheat flour, these crepes are filled with a smooth cocoa hazelnut creme and are individually wrapped for easy snacking. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 These vanilla sandwich cookies had a hint of cinnamon-ginger spice and a zesty lemon creme filling. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026 The base is a classic vanilla cake mixed with crushed chocolate sandwich creme cookies. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026 The house cocktail selection is just as bold and creative, with drinks such as the Yellow Bandana, a concoction featuring mezcal, creme de banana, sherry and mole bitters. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026 Our choice today is strawberry creme, a pantry favorite. Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026 The chef’s signature uovo poche craccante may sound basic, but only a master of the culinary arts can poach an egg to perfection then wrap it in a thin coat that cracks like the top of a creme brulée. Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "cream, cream-like prepared food, liqueur," going back to Old French craime, cresme — more at cream entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crème was circa 1821

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“Crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

crème

noun
ˈkrem, ˈkrēm
plural crèmes
ˈkrem(z), ˈkrēmz
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