Cream: meaning, definitions and examples

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cream

[ kriːm ]

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skin care

A substance that is applied to the skin to moisturize and nourish it, often used in beauty routines.

Synonyms

lotion, moisturizer, ointment

Examples of usage

Sarah always applies a cream before going to bed to keep her skin hydrated.
The cream recommended by the dermatologist helped improve my dry skin.

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food

A thick, rich liquid or semi-solid dairy product made by churning milk or cream.

Synonyms

double cream, heavy cream, whipping cream

Examples of usage

I like to add a dollop of cream to my coffee for extra richness.
The chef used cream to make the sauce for the pasta.

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dessert

A sweet, typically dairy-based, food product that is used to add flavor and richness to desserts.

Synonyms

custard, frosting, icing

Examples of usage

The strawberry shortcake was topped with a delicious cream.
I prefer my desserts with a dollop of whipped cream.

Translations

Translations of the word "cream" in other languages:

🇵🇹 creme

🇮🇳 क्रीम

🇩🇪 Sahne

🇮🇩 krim

🇺🇦 крем

🇵🇱 krem

🇯🇵 クリーム (kurīmu)

🇫🇷 crème

🇪🇸 crema

🇹🇷 krema

🇰🇷 크림 (keurim)

🇸🇦 كريم

🇨🇿 krém

🇸🇰 krém

🇨🇳 奶油 (nǎiyóu)

🇸🇮 smetana

🇮🇸 rjómi

🇰🇿 крем

🇬🇪 ნაღები

🇦🇿 krem

🇲🇽 crema

Word origin

The word 'cream' originated from the Old French word 'creme', which came from the Late Latin word 'chrisma', meaning 'an anointing', in turn derived from the Greek word 'khrisma', meaning 'unguent, ointment'. The use of cream in skincare and food dates back centuries, with dairy cream being a staple in many cuisines around the world.