light cream
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2.0
- noun
- /laɪt krim/
- US
- light cream sauce
- light cream cheese
- a cup of light cream
Examples
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So like most creams can be very heavy, but this is a very light cream that actually hydrates the skin.
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It doesn't feel like a flat matte kind of cream to powder thing, but it's just like a light cream, almost like a firmer pressed mousse.
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For a richer taste, you can substitute milk with light cream in the recipe.
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The chef drizzled a bit of light cream over the dessert for a finishing touch.
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I prefer using light cream in my coffee instead of regular milk.
Synonyms
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1.0
Thick, fatty part of milk used in cooking and on food
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1.8
Thick cream with about 18% fat used to lighten coffee
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2.7
A light cream with about 18% fat used in cooking and coffee
Antonyms
How Rich
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward compositional color description: 'light' (paler/less intense) modifies 'cream' (a pale off-white/yellowish color), so the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituents. This modifier+noun color pattern is common in English and cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the intended pale cream shade.
Etymology
Light cream comes from dairy cooking: it is a 'lighter' kind of cream with less fat than full cream. That's why the name means a cream used to add richness without being too heavy.