English Explanatory Dictionary

crème

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Synonym of cream.
noun
  1. A very sugary, fluffy white cream derivative or creamlike analogue.
  2. Cream.
verb
  1. To whip into a thick creamy texture.

Pronunciation

/kɹɛm/

Word forms

crème more crème most crème creme crèmes crèming crèmed

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French crème. Doublet of cream and crema.

Synonyms

cream

Derived words

crème caramel crème Chantilly crème de cacao crème de menthe crème soda cremey marshmallow creme
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