cream cheese

noun

: a mild soft unripened cheese made from whole sweet milk enriched with cream

Examples of cream cheese in a Sentence

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The creamy base of the spread starts with cream cheese. Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024 The cinnamon roll is glazed with lemon cream cheese icing and topped with gold sprinkles. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024 The combination of butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla bakes into a tender cake that's ideal for holiday gatherings. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 In a small bowl, combine one-fourth cup of shredded cheddar with 2 ounces of cream cheese, mixing in some garlic-herb seasoning. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cream cheese 

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cream cheese was in 1583

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“Cream cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cream%20cheese. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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cream cheese

noun
: a soft white cheese made from whole milk enriched with cream

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