Cream: meaning, definitions and examples

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cream

 

[ kriหm ]

Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น creme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ€เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sahne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ krim

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใƒผใƒ  (kurฤซmu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท krema

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฆผ (keurim)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรฉm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรฉm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅถๆฒน (nวŽiyรณu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smetana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rjรณmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krem

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crema

Etymology

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.

See also: creaminess, creamy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,624, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.