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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The most popular flavors in Broward include the simple glazed, Boston cream and sour cream, which comes in plain, blueberry and salted caramel flavors. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 Divide evenly among 8 bowls, and garnish with avocado, cilantro, Cheddar, and sour cream. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025 Chopped russets get tossed with sour cream, mayo, sharp cheddar, and a healthy dose of bacon, then baked until bubbly. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025 In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, oil and lemon extract. Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 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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