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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Their version includes Navy Strength Gin and onion brine and is served with sour cream and onion chips on the side. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 Adding sour cream ensures the finished sheet cake is moist, while a swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon adds just the right amount of flavor. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026 Gavin suggests loading up your tater tots or nachos with leftover chili, and then finishing them off with cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 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 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 11 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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