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UK/["/kriːm/"]/US/["/kriːm/"]/

Meaning of Cream

In simple words: A thick, soft food made from milk, often used in cooking or as a topping.

Cream in a sentence

  • I like to put cream in my coffee.
  • Whipped cream is my favorite topping for desserts.
  • She applied a soothing cream on her sunburn.
  • The cake had a layer of cream between the sponge.
  • The best part of making ice cream is tasting it.

How to use Cream

Used in cooking, baking, and as a topping. Can refer to a dairy product or a color. Not typically used in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of creamy desserts, like ice cream, to remember the texture and idea of cream.

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Collocations with Cream

Synonyms for Cream

Opposites of Cream

Common mistakes with Cream

  • Confused with 'creme' as a variant spelling in English.
  • Using 'cream' in place of 'creamy' when describing texture.
  • Mixing up 'cream' and 'milk' as if they are the same.

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Frequently asked questions about Cream

What does Cream mean?

A thick, soft food made from milk, often used in cooking or as a topping.

What is the definition of Cream?

the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk, used in cooking or as a type of sauce to put on fruit, etc.

How do you use Cream in a sentence?

I like to put cream in my coffee.

Can you give another example of Cream?

Whipped cream is my favorite topping for desserts.

What are synonyms for Cream?

Common alternatives include whipped cream, dairy cream, heavy cream, light cream.

What is the opposite of Cream?

Opposite meanings include water, dilution.

What words go with Cream?

It commonly pairs with clotted, thick, whipped, dollop, beat, whip, whisk, go off, bun, cake, cheese, and cream, with cream, face, hand, day, apply, massage, put on.

What are common mistakes when using Cream?

Confused with 'creme' as a variant spelling in English. Using 'cream' in place of 'creamy' when describing texture. Mixing up 'cream' and 'milk' as if they are the same.

How do you pronounce Cream?

US: /["/kriːm/"]/, UK: /["/kriːm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cream?

Used in cooking, baking, and as a topping. Can refer to a dairy product or a color. Not typically used in very formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Cream?

"Cream" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.