Cream

/kɹiːm/

The meaning and definition of Cream, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
    “Take 100 ml of cream and 50 grams of sugar…”
  2. A viscous aqueous oil/fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)
    “You look really sunburnt; you should apply some cream.”
verb
  1. To puree, to blend with a liquifying process.
    “Cream the vegetables with the olive oil, flour, salt and water mixture.”
  2. To obliterate, to defeat decisively.
    “We creamed the opposing team!”
Synonyms ream

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