peaches and cream

noun

—used to describe someone who has smooth and pale skin with light pink cheeks

She has a peaches and cream complexion.

chiefly US, informal : a situation, process, etc., that has no trouble or problems

He promised her that if she married him, life would be peaches and cream.

Examples of peaches and cream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This open-faced turkey burger recipe proves that come summer, fruit and meat can go together like peaches and cream. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2024 Life really can be all peaches and cream, especially with The Peach Truck coming to town this weekend. —

Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 July 2023 And since peaches and cream is one of the best combos of all time, top this summer slow cooker recipe idea with ice cream, custard, or frozen yogurt. 10 Loaded Creamed Corn with Tomato and Bacon View Recipe Get ready for a loaded bowl of Southern-style goodness. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2023

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