sour cream

noun

: a soured cream product produced by the action of lactobacilli

Examples of sour cream in a Sentence

He put sour cream on his baked potato.
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At Miznon, fresh pita is filled with a falafel burger, tangy pickles, tomato, sour cream, and green chili peppers. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Tangy sour cream balances out the sweetness of the raspberries in this cake. Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 Use a short-cut pasta shape like gemelli or cavatappi, and toss everything together with a rich dressing made with sour cream, mayo, and a splash of milk. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026 Stir in sour cream to temper the heat and enjoy! Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sour cream

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sour cream was in 1776

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“Sour cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20cream. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

sour cream

noun
: a thick cream soured by the addition of a special kind of bacterium and used especially in cooking

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