creamer

noun

cream·​er ˈkrē-mər How to pronounce creamer (audio)
1
: a small vessel for serving cream
2
: a nondairy product used as a substitute for cream (as in coffee)

Examples of creamer in a Sentence

a matching sugar bowl and creamer
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
These options are often better able to mimic the creamy texture of dairy than the oil and sugar blend in traditional coffee creamers. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Starbucks holiday creamers, K-Cup pods and bottled drinks will soon hit grocery store shelves. Mike Snider, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024 American Airlines will add oat milk creamer to its in-flight menu after animal welfare advocates successfully petitioned the carrier to introduce a vegan creamer option. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024 Though the creamer company normally caters to coffee, as the name suggests, the limited-time creamer is meant to be added to soda (ideally Dr Pepper) instead. Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for creamer 

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creamer was in 1858

Dictionary Entries Near creamer

Cite this Entry

“Creamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamer. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

creamer

noun
cream·​er ˈkrē-mər How to pronounce creamer (audio)
1
: a device for separating cream from milk
2
: a small container for serving cream
3
: a substitute for cream (as in coffee)
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!