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

First up, the brand renewed its Hogan Cool sneakers with a brand-new signature maxi sole in lightweight crepe, which contrasts the upper with the chunky lower construction. —Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025

At the other end of the spectrum, black gowns also ruled, including the black silk crepe Louis Vuitton gown worn by Ana de Armas, and Miley Cyrus’ custom high-neck McQueen gown. —Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025

Nour’s Cafe also does Dubai crepes ($13.50) and croissants ($9) stuffed with kataifi, pistachio cream and Nutella, both of which can be a bit heavy for one person. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025

Delightful, delicious and easily approachable wine with succulent tannins, flavors that include sesame, mango chutney, chocolate crepes and blueberries. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 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

Rhymes for crepe

• ape
• cape
• crape
• drape
• gape
• grape
• pape
• rape
• scape
• scrape
• shape
• snape

Kids Definition

crepe

noun

variants or crêpe

ˈkrāp 

1

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

2

: a small very thin pancake