crepe

1 of 2

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 

crepey

2 of 2

adjective

crep·​ey

variants or crepy

ˈkrā-pē 

-er/-est

: like crepe : crinkly

Examples of crepe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

While the produce and prepared food opportunities are abundant, Yelpers recommend the citron crepe from the Europa Crepe stand and the handmade tortillas from Zaida’s Kitchen. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

For her engagement on Monday, Kate rewore a Suzannah London shirtdress in silk crepe for the fifth time, according to fashion site What Kate Wore. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 July 2026

The pair try some of Disneyland Paris' best treats, including crepes and champagne from a Frozen flute. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Behind them, older families and preppy Capitol Hill couples who probably came for the Fête De La Musique aspect of the block party sat munching on crepes and quiche. — Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Adjective

French crêpe

First Known Use

Noun

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