creme

/krɛm/

Definitions

1. noun

a rich or creamy liquid, typically used as a sauce or topping, especially for desserts such as ice cream or cakes

“The dessert was topped with a generous dollop of whipped creme.”

2. noun

a type of pastry dough, often used for making croissants or other flaky baked goods

“The French bakery used a special type of creme pastry dough to make their famous croissants.”

3. noun

a type of cosmetic or beauty product, often used to soften or whiten the skin

“The skincare product contained a rich creme that helped to moisturize and brighten the skin.”

4. verb

to remove the creme or fat from (something), especially meat or fish

“The butcher creme-d the chicken before cooking it in the oven.”

Synonyms

  • cream
  • creme fraiche

Antonyms

  • oil
  • water