creamer

noun

cream·​er ˈkrē-mər How to pronounce creamer (audio)
1
: a small vessel for serving cream
2
: a nondairy product used as a substitute for cream (as in coffee)

Examples of creamer in a Sentence

a matching sugar bowl and creamer
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People on social media say that adding a spoonful of date caramel to your coffee—which contains gut-healthy fiber—may be a better alternative to coffee creamers. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025 The coffee creamer company is marking the eighth season of the Netflix series with the release of a line of products inspired by the hit reality series. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 Another option is 8 oz. of regular cold brew plus 2 oz. of creamer in lieu of milk. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, is officially opening a $675 million coffee creamer manufacturing plant Tuesday in Glendale. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creamer

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creamer was in 1858

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“Creamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

creamer

noun
cream·​er ˈkrē-mər How to pronounce creamer (audio)
1
: a device for separating cream from milk
2
: a small container for serving cream
3
: a substitute for cream (as in coffee)
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