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cream

cream

864 1.0
Thick, fatty part of milk used in cooking and on food
  • noun
  • /krim/
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  • She whipped the cream until it formed soft peaks for the dessert.
  • ice cream
  • heavy cream
  • cream cheese

But some people put full fat cream in there with no sugar.

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Examples

  • But some people put full fat cream in there with no sugar.

  • I like cream.

  • But it's sour cream and onion.

  • Then there was always cream for our cereal and all the milk we could drink.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • I'm gonna go with more cream because who doesn't like cream?

  • Mix those juices with the heavy cream and reserve separately from the mushrooms.

    Academic text (1990)
  • And cucumber sandwiches with cream cheese and just a little sprig of dill.

  • I added some cream to the soup to make it richer and more flavorful.

  • A dollop of cream on top of the pie enhances its taste.

Synonyms

heavy cream
vscream
  • US
11 2.0

Thick milk with a lot of fat used to make food taste rich and smooth

is the general fatty milk layer with lower or variable fat percentages
whipping cream
vscream
  • US
5 2.0

Cream with a lot of fat that you beat to make a light thick foam

is the broader milk fat layer not defined by how it foams
crème
vscream
3 2.7

The thick fatty part of milk that rises to the top

is the same but spelled with an accent in some languages
double cream
vscream
  • UK
1 3.0

Thick food made from milk with very high fat used as a dessert topping

is the general thick milk fat layer and can have varying fat content
coffee cream
vscream
1 1.8

Thick cream with about 18% fat used to lighten coffee

is the general thick fatty milk portion used across many foods
1 2.7

A thick cream with a lot of fat used for whipping and cooking

is the general thick milk fat layer with lower or mixed fat levels
light cream
vscream
  • US
1 2.0

A thin dairy product with about 18 percent fat used in cooking and on desserts

is the general fatty milk portion, sometimes with higher fat content
single cream
vscream
  • UK
2.7

A light cream with about 18% fat used in cooking and coffee

is the general thick fatty milk portion with varying fat levels

Idioms

7 3.4

The very best people or things in a group

1 4.6

A situation that is very pleasant and has no problems

8.5

To choose the best people or things from a group

Compounds

403 1.0

A cold sweet treat made from milk or cream in different flavors

48 1.0

Light, fluffy dairy topping made by beating cream until it holds soft peaks

40 1.0

A soft fresh cheese you spread on bread or crackers

34 1.0

A thick white food made from milk with a slightly sour taste used as a topping or in cooking

A baked cone-shaped wafer that holds ice cream

14 1.0

A light foam you put on your face to make beard hair soft before using a razor

A sweet frozen dessert made from milk and cream with vanilla flavor

11 2.0

Thick milk with a lot of fat used to make food taste rich and smooth

A dessert of ice cream with sweet toppings like syrup or fruit

Having a pale yellowish-white color like fresh cream

A cold creamy dessert made with chocolate

7 6.7

A cold sweet drink with milk, chocolate syrup, and soda water, without egg or cream

6 1.7

A white sauce made from cream used to add flavor to dishes like pasta or chicken

6 1.5

A sweet, fizzy drink with vanilla that is usually light in color

A dessert of ice cream shaped like a cake and decorated for parties

5 1.3

A cream you put on your face to keep the skin soft and not dry

5 1.0

A cream that makes the skin of your hands soft and protects it

5 2.0

Cream with a lot of fat that you beat to make a light thick foam

4 3.0

A small light pastry filled with sweet cream or custard

A thick white liquid made from coconut meat that makes food and drinks richer

A cold sweet dessert made from milk and strawberries, often with small fruit pieces

A cold drink with ice cream floating in sweet fizzy soda

A cold, smooth dessert of custard set with gelatin and molded

3 3.3

A thick, soft cream that cleans the face and keeps the skin soft

A thick smooth soup that people make from mushrooms and milk or cream and use in casseroles

cream of tartar
  • Specialized
1 3.7

A white powder used in baking to keep egg whites and sugar stable

1 3.4

A thick, rich dairy spread made by heating milk and letting the cream rise and thicken on top

1 3.0

Thick food made from milk with very high fat used as a dessert topping

A cake made of sponge layers filled with custard and topped with chocolate

1 1.8

Thick cream with about 18% fat used to lighten coffee

A thick cream with a lot of fat used for whipping and cooking

A cold drink with ice cream floating in soda

A cold sweet food made with peaches or peach flavor

A small jug for pouring cream at the table

A small soft amount of cream put on top of food

A cream you put on the skin to stop itching

1 2.0

A thin dairy product with about 18 percent fat used in cooking and on desserts

A thin, crisp shell you hold to eat ice cream

Ice cream with three or more side-by-side layers of different flavors like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry

1 3.1

Thick cream with a slightly sour taste used as a topping or in cooking

A light cream that makes skin soft and leaves no visible residue

A cold creamy dessert with small pieces of chocolate

A garden plant with purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves

8.9

A small woodland flower with creamy white petals faintly marked with purple

A pale sandy bird that runs quickly across dry plains

9.9

A tree from northern Australia that has sour, small round fruit

A thick, creamy face wash that removes dirt and makeup while leaving skin soft

8.8

Choosing only the best or most valuable customers and leaving the rest

A thick rich spread from Devon made from milk and served with scones

A very pale beige colour used for walls, clothes, and makeup

A dairy product with medium fat that you can beat until light and fluffy and is lighter than heavy cream

A cold sweet dessert of sliced peaches in cream

A cream made from horse chestnut that reduces muscle and joint pain

A tropical evergreen tree with long pods of soft white pulp you can eat

A soft, pale skin color that looks light pink and warm

3.0

A smooth, tangy, creamy dressing like mayonnaise used on salads and sandwiches

A very soft French cheese with a creamy, rich texture

A very rich skin cream that gives intense moisture

2.7

A light cream with about 18% fat used in cooking and coffee

A soft frozen dessert that comes from a machine, often in a cone

How Fatty

clotted cream
  • UK
1 3.4
cream
864 1.0
whole milk
11 1.0
skimmed milk
  • UK
1 1.4

Surface Forms

cream singular
creams plural

Etymology

Cream comes from Old French crème, a word for the rich top layer that forms on milk. So cream means the thick, fatty part of milk used in cooking.