crème

noun

ˈkrem How to pronounce crème (audio)
 also  ˈkrēm,
or
ˈkrām How to pronounce crème (audio)
variants or creme
plural crèmes or cremes ˈkrem(z) How to pronounce crème (audio)
ˈkrēmz
1
: a sweet liqueur
2
: cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking
3

Examples of crème in a Sentence

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The brand is introducing dual-layered red and green creme for the first time, along with five festive designs. Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 On the nose, notes of caramel corn, rich oak, sugar plum, lots of clove, vanilla creme wafers, pipe tobacco, bramble fruit and sawdust. Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 In addition to measuring, a liquid measuring cup is perfect for adding eggs to the bowl of a stand mixer (one at a time) and portioning creme brulée custard evenly into ramekins. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024 When applied as a skin creme, there's some evidence that creatine helps smooth wrinkles, prevent ultraviolet (UV) damage, and tighten loose areas. Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024 Start with dippable delights that includes black sesame hummus with nori crackers; caramelized scallion & creme Gracie with house chips; then move on to succulent small bites like roasted sea scallops doused with chilli butter; and juicy crispy mushroom bao buns. Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 The Hampton Social This weekend head to The Hampton Social in Brickell to sip the Better Than Revenge cocktail made with tequila, peach, creme de violette, bubbles, and of course a bit of sparkle. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 This was the creme of the crop in the mid-1960s; all synonymous with what was resonating with the audience at the time. Marc Berman, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Stop by: 901 Berryhill Road in Wesley Heights. Must-try item: The oatmeal creme pie. Laura Barrero, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "cream, cream-like prepared food, liqueur," going back to Old French craime, cresme — more at cream entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crème was circa 1821

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Cite this Entry

“Crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

crème

noun
ˈkrem, ˈkrēm
plural crèmes
ˈkrem(z), ˈkrēmz
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