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

Their origin story can be traced back to the Second World War, when Irishman Nathan Clark was serving with the British Eighth Army and noticed its officers wearing simple, ankle-height suede boots mounted on chunky crepe soles made from natural rubber. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025

An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025

Attendees also enjoyed a delicious lunch of savory and sweet crepes from Isabelle Briens, French Pastry chef. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025

Crafted out of a heavyweight crepe fabric, the top will keep your upper body warm despite its sleeveless, scoop-neck style. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025

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