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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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Next, add the sour cream, mix just until incorporated but do not over mix. Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025 This very rich casserole amps up the creaminess with cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and add heavy cream and sour cream. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025 Huckleberry Pie is sold by the slice only — and comes with a side of sour cream. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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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