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creme

 

[ krɛm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food product

Creme is a type of thick cream that is often used in desserts and culinary dishes. It can also refer to flavored creams that are used in various recipes, such as crème brûlée or whipped creme. The term can vary based on regional culinary practices.

Synonyms

cream, custard, whipped cream

Examples of usage

  • I prepared a chocolate crème for the dessert.
  • The recipe calls for fresh vanilla crème.
  • She spread the crème over the cake.
  • You can use crème in both sweet and savory dishes.
Context #2 | Noun

skincare product

Creme refers to a creamy substance applied to the skin, usually for moisturizing or therapeutic purposes. It is commonly used in skincare regimens to provide hydration or treatment for various skin conditions.

Synonyms

lotion, moisturizer, ointment

Examples of usage

  • I applied a hydrating crème before going to bed.
  • The soothing crème helped calm my sunburn.
  • This anti-aging crème is very effective.
  • You should use a rich crème in winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "creme" in other languages:

🇵🇹 creme

🇮🇳 क्रीम

🇩🇪 Creme

🇮🇩 krim

🇺🇦 крем

🇵🇱 krem

🇯🇵 クリーム

🇫🇷 crème

🇪🇸 crema

🇹🇷 krema

🇰🇷 크림

🇸🇦 كريم

🇨🇿 krém

🇸🇰 krém

🇨🇳 奶油

🇸🇮 krema

🇮🇸 krem

🇰🇿 крем

🇬🇪 კრემი

🇦🇿 krem

🇲🇽 crema

Etymology

The word 'creme' comes from the French word for 'cream,' which itself is derived from the Latin 'crēmā,' meaning 'thick cream' or 'cream of milk.' The usage of 'creme' in English dates back to the 19th century as culinary terminology, particularly in relation to French cuisine. It has been adopted into English to describe various creamy mixtures in both cooking and skin care. Over time, 'creme' has also become associated with rich, indulgent textures and flavors in desserts and confections. In contemporary use, it often forms part of compound words related to different types of creams such as 'creme fraiche' and 'creme brûlée,' reflecting its versatility and significance in gastronomy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,451 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.