English · Food & Drink
cream
/kriːm/
[/kriːm/]
rich fatty part of milk
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Cream is the thick, rich, fatty part of milk, used in cooking and desserts.
Example
She whipped the cream until it was light and fluffy, then spooned it over the pie.
She whipped the cream until it was light and fluffy, then spooned it over the pie.
Etymology
From Old French 'cresme', a blend of Late Latin 'cramum' and 'chrisma'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in cooking and desserts; 'the cream' means the very best of something.