cremini

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noun (1)

cre·​mi·​ni kri-ˈmē-nē 

variants or crimini

plural cremini also creminis

: a meaty cultivated brown or tan mushroom that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the larger and more mature portobello

crimini

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noun (2)

cri·​mi·​ni

variant spelling of cremini

: a meaty cultivated brown or tan mushroom that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the larger and more mature portobello

Examples of cremini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

How to Clean and Prep Mushrooms Unlike certain types of mushrooms that can be grown hydroponically, cremini mushrooms are grown in soil and therefore require thorough cleaning before being cooked. — Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026

Embellished with delicious cremini mushrooms and fontina cheese, this version of the classic recipe is sure to wow any crowd. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026

Noun

If using one type, choose crimini or shiitake over white button for a deeper flavor. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Feb. 2026

Toppings like crimini mushrooms ($3), blistered shishito peppers ($2) or meats ($4-$5) are all available. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Nov. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Italian, plural of cremino, from crema cream, from Middle French cresme; probably from their color — more at cream

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1984, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cremini

• anemone
• hegemony