crepe

noun

ˈkrāp 

variants or crêpe

1

: a light crinkled fabric woven of any of various fibers

2

: crape sense 2

3

: crude rubber in the form of nearly white to brown crinkled sheets used especially for shoe soles

crepe-soled shoes

4

: a small very thin pancake

crepe adjective

crepey adjective

or crepy

ˈkrā-pē 

Examples of crepe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year. —Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

Maneuvering a delicate batter like thin, crepe-style pancakes in cast iron, since these skillets are on the heavier side. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

The relaxed maxi silhouette and lightweight crepe fabric provide the perfect combo of elegance and comfort for a long dinner. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026

Custom crepes and complementary flowers are just a couple of the highlights at this year’s Mother’s Day brunch buffet at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French crêpe — more at crape

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing crepe

• crepe de Chine
• crepe myrtle
• crepe paper

Rhymes for crepe

• ape
• cape
• crape
• drape
• gape
• grape
• pape
• rape
• scape
• scrape
• shape
• snape

Kids Definition

crepe

noun

variants or crêpe

ˈkrāp 

1

: a thin crinkled fabric (as of silk or wool)

2

: a small very thin pancake