Cream

Meaning

the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk

A thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top; also a soft substance used in cooking or cosmetics.

Example Sentences

She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.

She added some cream to her coffee.

Example Expressions

the cream of the crop

Synonyms

dairy cream, milk fat, dairy, lotion, ointment, top, best

Entry 1

dairy cream, milk fat

Entry 2

dairy, lotion, ointment, top, best

Antonyms

skim milk, worst, inferior

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skim milk

Entry 2

worst, inferior

Collocations

whipped cream, ice cream, cream cheese, sour cream, face cream, cream sauce

Entry 1

whipped cream, ice cream, cream cheese, sour cream

Entry 2

whipped cream, face cream, cream sauce, cream cheese