1
: a line, mark, or ridge made by or as if by folding a pliable substance
2
: a specially marked area in various sports
especially
: an area surrounding or in front of a goal (as in lacrosse or hockey)
creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on : wrinkle
a smile creased her face
2
: to wound slightly especially by grazing
creased by a bullet
: to become creased
creaser
noun
Examples of crease in a Sentence
Noun
He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp.
a crease in the paper
tiny creases at the corners of his eyes
Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
The batsman moved out of the crease.
Verb
a neatly creased pair of pants
The pages of the book were stained and creased.
She looked up, her face creasing into a smile.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 June 2025
The center crease trend continued in Balmain’s collection.
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
Procedures that Levine performs often include breast augmentations, tummy tucks and facelifts, the latter of which can lead to a rejuvenated appearance due to it addressing jowls, sagging skin and creasing on the face.
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Noun
Haliburton, quiet earlier in the series, found more creases in the Thunder’s remarkable defense.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 June 2025
The center crease trend continued in Balmain’s collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 June 2025
Verb
Keep an eye out for wear and tear that goes beyond the superficial, including worn tread patterns, outsoles that no longer sit flush on an even surface, tears or holes in the interior lining, compression or creasing of the midsole, and any noticeable decline in comfort or support.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
Procedures that Levine performs often include breast augmentations, tummy tucks and facelifts, the latter of which can lead to a rejuvenated appearance due to it addressing jowls, sagging skin and creasing on the face.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 2 June 2025
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“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crease. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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crease
1 of 2 noun1
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding or wrinkling
2
: a specially marked area around the goal in various sports (as hockey or lacrosse)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on
2
: to become creased
Medical Definition
crease
1 of 2 noun
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding a pliable substance (as the skin)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
: to make a crease in or on
aging had creased her face
: to become creased
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