sour cream

noun

: a soured cream product produced by the action of lactobacilli

Examples of sour cream in a Sentence

He put sour cream on his baked potato.
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To make this favorite side dish, combine cubed Russet potatoes with a creamy mixture of sour cream, mayonnaise, and shredded Cheddar cheese seasoned with scallions, garlic powder, and salt. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 So sour cream and onion kind of [inaudible 00:36:26]. Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and the sour cream mixture to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour. 4. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024 The rich ahi was balanced by a dash of sour cream and guacamole crema and a sprinkle of sesame seeds added another layer of flavor and texture to the vinegary, crunchy delight. Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sour cream 

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sour cream was in 1776

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

Kids Definition

sour cream

noun
: a thick cream soured by the addition of a special kind of bacterium and used especially in cooking

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