cream

/krēm/

Definitions

1. noun

a soft and smooth dairy product made from milk, often used as a topping for food or in cooking

“She topped her pancakes with a dollop of whipped cream.”

2. verb

to remove the top or surface of something, especially the skin of a fruit or vegetable

“She creamed the carrots for the salad.”

3. verb

to defeat someone easily, especially in a game or competition

“The team creamed their opponents in the final match.”

4. verb

to apply a cosmetic or moisturizing substance to the skin

“She creams her face every morning to keep it moisturized.”

5. noun

a mixture of oil and powdered pigment used for painting

“The artist worked with cream and used it to create a smooth finish.”

6. noun

a type of soil or sediment

“The geologist studied the cream at the bottom of the lake.”

7. adjective

of or relating to the color white or pale

“The cream-colored walls in the room created a calming atmosphere.”

Synonyms

  • butter
  • dairy product
  • paint
  • paste
  • paste
  • topping

Antonyms

  • coarse
  • dried
  • powder