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cream

cream

151 1.0
Thick, smooth substance put on skin to soften or protect it
  • noun
  • /krim/
: crema
  • For extra hydration, apply a rich cream before going to bed.
  • topical cream
  • creams and lotions
  • apply cream

This is the Rose ink cream bronzer in Kauai.

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Examples

  • If your skin feels dry, you should try applying a moisturizing cream to help nourish it.

  • So we'll apply some magic cream to our skin.

  • Magic cream, eye cream and a sleep mask.

  • So with eye cream, I just pat it in.

  • Now this is a really great night cream, Bessie.

  • Carol reported that she would apply the topical cream to her eyebrows only when it gets really bad.

    Academic text (2008)
  • There's a razor and shaving cream in the bathroom.

  • At a four-month follow-up, Carol reported rare usage of the cream and no pulling of her eyebrows.

    Academic text (2008)
  • "Fresh patches of pink skin showed where over-the-counter creams had recently cleared away precancerous areas.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • She decided to use a soothing cream to relieve the irritation on her skin.

Synonyms

lotion
vscream
96 1.0

A liquid you put on your skin to make it less dry, protect it, or help heal it

is thicker and smoother in texture than this liquid form
sunscreen
vscream
66 1.6

A cream or lotion you put on your skin to protect it from the sun

serves broader soothing, moisturizing, or protective roles beyond sun protection
ointment
vscream
49 3.3

A smooth thick oily substance you put on the skin to help it heal or feel soft

is similar but usually less oily and more cosmetically focused
moisturizer
vscream
  • US
27 3.2

A cream or lotion you put on your skin to keep it soft and hydrated

soothes or protects skin as well as adding moisture
balm
vscream
26 3.7

A soft medicine that you put on the skin to heal or soothe irritation

is more general and often used for everyday moisturizing or protection
creme
vscream
17 3.7

A thick smooth substance you put on your skin to treat or protect it

focuses on skin use rather than food or fillings
sunblock
vscream
14 1.0

A cream or lotion you put on skin to stop sunburn

is used mainly to soothe, moisturize, or shield skin generally
salve
vscream
11 6.4

A soft oily substance you put on skin to help it heal

is broader, including nonmedicinal soothing and cosmetic protection
crème
vscream
10 3.9

A thick smooth substance used in desserts and on the skin

limits meaning to a skin substance used to soothe or protect
face cream
vscream
7 1.3

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

is the general topically applied soothing or protective substance
hand cream
vscream
6 1.0

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

is meant for any skin area rather than just hands
hand lotion
vscream
6 1.4

A cream for your hands that makes the skin soft and not dry

is thicker and used for soothing, protection, or treatment
body lotion
vscream
4 1.8

A cream or light liquid you put on your skin to keep it soft

is the more general topical soothing and protective substance
cold cream
vscream
3 3.3

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

is a general soothing or protective topical substance, not only facial cleaning
emollient
vscream
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A thick cream or liquid that softens and soothes the skin

is similar but may be less oily or rich
vanishing cream
vscream
1 3.5

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

is thicker and usually leaves a noticeable layer on the skin
anti-itch cream
vscream
1 2.4

A cream you put on the skin to stop itching

has a wider role in soothing, moisturizing, and protecting skin
triple cream
vscream
1 3.5

A very rich skin cream that gives intense moisture

is the ordinary thick soothing and protective skin substance, not an enhanced formula
crema
vscream
  • US
1 5.8

A cream you put on the skin to protect, treat, or make it look better

is the general thick soothing substance used on skin

Antonyms

10 1.0

Lack of water or wetness in something

Idioms

9 3.4

The very best people or things in a group

9 8.5

To choose the best people or things from a group

2 4.6

A situation that is very pleasant and has no problems

Compounds

730 1.0

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

71 1.0

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

47 1.0

A soft fresh cheese you spread on bread or crackers

36 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

18 1.0

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

16 2.0

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

15 1.7

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

A cold creamy dessert made with chocolate

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

Having a pale yellowish-white color like fresh cream

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

9 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

8 6.7

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

8 3.0

A small light pastry filled with sweet cream or custard

7 1.3

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

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

6 1.0

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

6 1.8

Thick cream with about 18% fat used to lighten coffee

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

4 2.0

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

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

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

A cold drink with ice cream floating in sweet fizzy soda

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

3 2.0

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

A small soft amount of cream put on top of food

2 3.4

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

2 3.0

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

cream of tartar
  • Specialized
2 3.7

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

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

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

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

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

A cold sweet food made with peaches or peach flavor

A small jug for pouring cream at the table

A cream you put on the skin to stop itching

1 3.0

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

A cold drink with ice cream floating in soda

1 2.6

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

1 6.4

A very soft French cheese with a creamy, rich texture

1 7.6

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

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

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

1 3.5

A very rich skin cream that gives intense moisture

1 2.7

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

1 8.8

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

1 8.9

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

A cold creamy dessert with small pieces of chocolate

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

A pale sandy bird that runs quickly across dry plains

9.9

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

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 thin, crisp shell you hold to eat ice cream

3.1

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

How Thick

ointment
49 3.3
balm
26 3.7
cream
151 1.0
lotion
96 1.0

Surface Forms

cream singular
creams plural

Etymology

Cream was also used for any thick, smooth substance, so skin products took the same name. That's why a cream for skin is a smooth, soft substance you put on your skin.