crepe

noun

variants or crêpe
1
: a light crinkled fabric woven of any of various fibers
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

Examples of crepe in a Sentence

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Cafe Du Soleil Location: 215 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Another option is grabbing a quick coffee and crepe at local favorite Cafe Du Soleil. Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025 Banh xeo Often referred to as a Vietnamese crepe, banh xeo are made from a rice flour batter that has been mixed with turmeric powder (hence the bright yellow hue) and are often stuffed with bean sprouts, pork, and shrimp. Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for crepe 

Word History

Etymology

French crêpe — more at crape

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crepe was in 1709

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“Crepe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crepe. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

crepe

noun
variants or crêpe
1
: a thin crinkled fabric (as of silk or wool)
2
: a small very thin pancake

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