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Cream

UK /["/kriːm/"]/ US /["/kriːm/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

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.

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

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

• clotted
• thick
• whipped
• dollop
• beat
• whip
• whisk
• go off
• bun
• cake
• cheese
• and cream
• with cream
• face
• hand
• day
• apply
• massage
• put on

Synonyms

• whipped cream
• dairy cream
• heavy cream
• light cream

Antonyms

• water
• dilution

Common mistakes

• 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.