cream

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Noun

creamsPlural
1

The thick, yellowish-white fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk and is used in cooking and as a food topping

I added some cream to my coffee.

2

A soft solid or thick liquid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin

She applied face cream before going to bed.

3

A food containing or resembling cream in consistency or appearance

I like ice cream with chocolate sauce.

4

The best or choicest part of something

The cream of the country's athletes competed in the Olympics.

Verb

1

To work or blend ingredients into a smooth, soft paste or mixture

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

2

To beat or defeat someone decisively

Our team creamed them 5-0 in the final.

3

To remove the cream from milk

They cream the milk before making cheese.

Adjective

1

Having a pale yellowish-white color like cream

She wore a cream dress to the wedding.