crepe

noun

ˈkrāp 

variants or crêpe

1

: a light crinkled fabric woven of any of various fibers

2

: crape sense 2

3

: crude rubber in the form of nearly white to brown crinkled sheets used especially for shoe soles

crepe-soled shoes

4

: a small very thin pancake

crepe adjective

crepey adjective

or crepy

ˈkrā-pē 

Examples of crepe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Camilla, 77, wearing a blue wool crepe ensemble by luxury couturier Fiona Clare, stands next to him. —Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024

Carefree Crepe Wrap Blazer The carefree crepe wrap blazer is tailored for a perfect fit, while a wrap front and tie belt closure help accentuate and flatter the waist. —Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024

This Amazon silk-like skirt is now 20 percent off and far from the price tag of this luxurious silk stretch crepe skirt retailing for $998. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024

The shop also offers a full vegan crepe menu; a small pastry case featuring homemade tea cakes, cookies and scones; an espresso bar with homemade syrups; and a cocktail menu. —Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French crêpe — more at crape

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing crepe

• crepe de chine
• crepe myrtle
• crepe paper

Kids Definition

crepe

noun

variants or crêpe

ˈkrāp 

1

: a thin crinkled fabric (as of silk or wool)

2

: a small very thin pancake