variants
or creme
plural crèmes or cremes
ˈkrem(z) 
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 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
Snacks and beverages include Cinnamon Bavarian creme churros, Spooky Campfire Cocoa, Whiskey Applejack, Night Owl Pumpkin Ale, large Bavarian pretzels, caramel corn and apple cider.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2024
Carne asada fries: crispy fries topped with carne asada, queso blanco, pico de gallo and cilantro creme.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
For dessert, find an almond cake, topped with blood orange supremes, almond slivers and powdered sugar served over a silky creme Anglaise.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024
The Polish pastries — filled with fruit, creme, custard or mousse, and dusted and/or glazed with sugar — can be found at these area bakeries.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
Here's a look at some of the new items available at Footprint Center for the WNBA All-Star Game:
Two-foot-long Sonoran dog: a two-foot-long hot dog topped with chorizo, pineapple pico de gallo and cilantro creme.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
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
Snacks and beverages include Cinnamon Bavarian creme churros, Spooky Campfire Cocoa, Whiskey Applejack, Night Owl Pumpkin Ale, large Bavarian pretzels, caramel corn and apple cider.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2024
Carne asada fries: crispy fries topped with carne asada, queso blanco, pico de gallo and cilantro creme.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
For dessert, find an almond cake, topped with blood orange supremes, almond slivers and powdered sugar served over a silky creme Anglaise.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024
The Polish pastries — filled with fruit, creme, custard or mousse, and dusted and/or glazed with sugar — can be found at these area bakeries.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
Here's a look at some of the new items available at Footprint Center for the WNBA All-Star Game:
Two-foot-long Sonoran dog: a two-foot-long hot dog topped with chorizo, pineapple pico de gallo and cilantro creme.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
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“Crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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