crème

noun

ˈkrem How to pronounce crème (audio)
 also  ˈkrēm,
or
ˈkrām How to pronounce crème (audio)
variants or creme
plural crèmes or cremes ˈkrem(z) How to pronounce crème (audio)
ˈkrēmz
1
: a sweet liqueur
2
: cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking
3

Examples of crème in a Sentence

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Add marshmallow creme and salt, and beat on medium-high speed until just combined, about 1 minute. Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025 What to Expect with the New Flavor With a white chocolate and strawberry creme filling and pink and red coatings, M&M’s Strawberries & Creme candy is the perfect Valentine's Day treat to consume during the season of love. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025 Whole Foods, meanwhile, sees more of an emphasis on crunchy items for all types of meals and snacks, from mushroom chips to dehydrated fruits and possibly even in some beverages like creme brule espresso martinis. 9. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 With hints of 70’s opulence, the scent blends together fruits of the forest, voluptuous figs, creme brûlée, and cognac mingle with sultry florals and warming spices. Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 The brand is introducing dual-layered red and green creme for the first time, along with five festive designs. Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 On the nose, notes of caramel corn, rich oak, sugar plum, lots of clove, vanilla creme wafers, pipe tobacco, bramble fruit and sawdust. Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 In addition to measuring, a liquid measuring cup is perfect for adding eggs to the bowl of a stand mixer (one at a time) and portioning creme brulée custard evenly into ramekins. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024 When applied as a skin creme, there's some evidence that creatine helps smooth wrinkles, prevent ultraviolet (UV) damage, and tighten loose areas. Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "cream, cream-like prepared food, liqueur," going back to Old French craime, cresme — more at cream entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crème was circa 1821

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Cite this Entry

“Crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

crème

noun
ˈkrem, ˈkrēm
plural crèmes
ˈkrem(z), ˈkrēmz
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