Synonyms for

Cream

Verb / kri:m / Another word for cream — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cream is a thick, rich, yellowish-white liquid that is made from milk and is used in cooking or as a topping for desserts.

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Common collocations

  • cream of the crop
  • whipped cream
  • cream cheese
  • cream soda
  • cream pie
  • cream puff
  • cream of the crop

Word family

noun cream
verb cream
adjective creamy

Usage note

As a noun, 'cream' often refers to the best or most desirable part of something. As a verb, it can mean to defeat overwhelmingly or to apply a cream to the skin.

Example sentences

  1. I put cream in my coffee to make it taste better.
  2. My favorite dessert is strawberries with whipped cream on top.
  3. I have to be careful not to spill the cream when pouring it into the bowl.
  4. My mom taught me how to make homemade ice cream.
  5. I like to put cream cheese on my bagel with smoked salmon.

Quotes

  • A little cream, a spoonful of honey, and a drop of rosewater stirred together give a sweetening to the tea, which is more than a pleasure, it is a sort of invisible refreshment.
  • If it weren't for Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of television, we'd still be eating frozen radio dinners.
  • A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.

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