Creamer: meaning, definitions and examples

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creamer

 

[ หˆkriหmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dairy product

A creamer is a dairy product used to lighten and enrich coffee and tea. It can come in liquid or powdered form and is often made from milk or cream. Creamers are available in various flavors and can be sweetened or unsweetened. They are commonly used in coffee shops and households to enhance the taste of beverages.

Synonyms

cream, half-and-half, milk

Examples of usage

  • I added a splash of creamer to my coffee.
  • She prefers almond creamer over regular milk.
  • This vanilla creamer makes my tea taste amazing.
Context #2 | Noun

coffee accessory

In addition to its culinary uses, a creamer can also refer to a container specifically designed to hold and pour cream or milk. These are often found in dining settings and range from small pitchers to decorative jars. Creamers may be made from various materials, including glass, ceramic, or stainless steel, and are an essential item for serving coffee.

Synonyms

cream server, creamer jug, milk pitcher

Examples of usage

  • The table was set with a beautiful creamer for the coffee.
  • She poured cream from the creamer into the cup.
  • The silver creamer added a touch of elegance to the tea service.

Translations

Translations of the word "creamer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น creme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ€เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Creme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ krim

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใƒผใƒžใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท krema

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฆฌ๋จธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูŠู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smetana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smotana

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅถๆฒน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rjรณmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krema

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crema

Etymology

The word 'creamer' originates from the late Middle English 'creme', which meant cream or milk, derived from the Old French 'creme', itself borrowed from the Latin 'crema', meaning 'cream'. The term likely evolved in response to increased usage of cream in coffee and other beverages, which became popular in Europe, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries when coffee houses began to emerge. As coffee culture expanded, the necessity for dairy products to enhance the flavor of coffee led to the popularization of creamers. By the 19th century, the term 'creamer' began to be used more broadly, not only referring to the product itself but also to the vessels designed to hold and serve cream. The commercialization of creamers, especially with the introduction of non-dairy creamers in the 20th century, has further solidified the word's place in culinary vocabulary.