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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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 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

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 16 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

crème

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