1
: a line, mark, or ridge made by or as if by folding a pliable substance
2
: a specially marked area in various sports
especially
: an area surrounding or in front of a goal (as in lacrosse or hockey)
creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on : wrinkle
a smile creased her face
2
: to wound slightly especially by grazing
creased by a bullet
: to become creased
creaser
noun
Synonyms
Examples of crease in a Sentence
Noun
He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp.
a crease in the paper
tiny creases at the corners of his eyes
Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
The batsman moved out of the crease.
Verb
a neatly creased pair of pants
The pages of the book were stained and creased.
She looked up, her face creasing into a smile.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
Look at where the Predators’ goals were scored — the slot or crease area.
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Noun
The cream can be applied daily to improve the look of wrinkles, creases, crepey texture, uneven skin tone, and sun damage.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
Look at where the Predators’ goals were scored — the slot or crease area.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
This oil-free, medium-coverage foundation glides effortlessly over fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture, offering a seamless, natural look that doesn’t settle or crease—even after hours of wear.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
Thankfully, the best blushes for mature skin offer blendable, buildable formulas that won't sink into or crease along wrinkles.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crease. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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crease
1 of 2 noun1
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding or wrinkling
2
: a specially marked area around the goal in various sports (as hockey or lacrosse)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
1
: to make a crease in or on
2
: to become creased
Medical Definition
crease
1 of 2 noun
: a line or mark made by or as if by folding a pliable substance (as the skin)
crease
2 of 2 verb
creased; creasing
: to make a crease in or on
aging had creased her face
: to become creased
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