Pronunciation: /kriːm/

Definitions of cream

noun a thick yellowish-white liquid that forms on the top of milk, or a substance like this

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat ice cream on hot days.

A2 She always puts cream in her coffee.

B1 The recipe calls for a cup of heavy cream.

B2 The chef prepared a delicious cream sauce to accompany the steak.

C1 The dermatologist recommended a cream to treat the rash.

C2 The luxury skincare brand launched a new anti-aging cream.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 I cream my coffee every morning.

A2 She creams her face before going to bed.

B1 The chef creams the butter and sugar together for the cake batter.

B2 He creams the sauce to make it smoother and richer.

C1 The baker creams the mixture until it reaches a soft peak consistency.

C2 The artist creams the paint onto the canvas with precise brush strokes.

adjective None

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat cream cake.

A2 She always wears cream-colored clothes.

B1 The cream wallpaper brightened up the room.

B2 The cream sofa added a touch of elegance to the living room.

C1 The cream silk curtains were a luxurious addition to the bedroom.

C2 The cream marble countertops in the kitchen were stunning.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 She mixed the ingredients together until they were cream.

A2 He applied the cream lotion to his dry skin.

B1 The chef carefully creamed the butter and sugar for the cake batter.

B2 The artist used a cream paint to create a soft background for the portrait.

C1 The musician's voice was like cream, smooth and rich.

C2 The cream silk curtains added a touch of luxury to the room.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 I like cream on my coffee.

A2 She prefers cream in her tea.

B1 The recipe calls for cream in the sauce.

B2 He added cream to the soup to make it creamier.

C1 The chef whipped the cream until it formed stiff peaks.

C2 The dessert was topped with a dollop of cream and fresh berries.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat strawberries with cream.

A2 She spread cream on her toast before adding jam.

B1 The recipe calls for cream as a key ingredient.

B2 The chef drizzled cream over the dessert for an elegant touch.

C1 The artist used cream paint to create a soft, subtle background.

C2 The interior designer chose cream curtains to complement the neutral color scheme.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat ice cream and cake.

A2 She wanted to buy some bread and cream for the recipe.

B1 You can have either tea or coffee with your scones and cream.

B2 The chef recommended using heavy cream instead of milk for the sauce.

C1 The restaurant offered a variety of desserts, including tiramisu and cream puffs.

C2 The pastry chef created a stunning dessert with layers of sponge cake and cream.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Cream! That cake looks delicious.

A2 Cream! I can't believe how soft this fabric is.

B1 Cream! What a beautiful sunset.

B2 Cream! This new car is so luxurious.

C1 Cream! The performance of this orchestra is outstanding.

C2 Cream! I never expected to see such a breathtaking view.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat ice cream in the summer.

A2 She always puts cream in her coffee.

B1 I need to buy some cream for the recipe.

B2 The cream on top of the cake was delicious.

C1 The chef whipped up a delicious cream sauce for the pasta.

C2 The artisanal cream from that dairy farm is renowned for its quality.

Examples of cream in a Sentence

formal The chef carefully crafted a delicate cream sauce to accompany the main course.

informal I love adding extra cream to my coffee in the morning.

slang That ice cream was so good, it was straight up fire.

figurative Her words were like a soothing cream for his wounded ego.

Grammatical Forms of cream

past tense

creamed

plural

creams

comparative

creamier

superlative

creamiest

present tense

cream

future tense

will cream

perfect tense

have creamed

continuous tense

is creaming

singular

cream

positive degree

cream

infinitive

to cream

gerund

creaming

participle

creamed

Origin and Evolution of cream

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'cream' originated from the Old French word 'creme' which came from the Late Latin word 'chrisma' meaning 'ointment'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a thick layer of fat that rises to the top of milk, the word 'cream' has evolved to also describe a variety of rich and smooth substances used in cooking and skincare.