cream
cream Lexical Profile
cream Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top when milk is left to stand, often used as a cooking ingredient or dessert accompaniment.
"She poured a splash of heavy cream into her morning coffee."
A thick liquid or semi-solid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin.
"The doctor prescribed a steroid cream to soothe the allergic rash."
The very best of a group of people or things.
"The prestigious university only recruits the cream of the graduating class."
• adjective
Having a pale yellowish-white color resembling that of dairy cream.
"She decided to paint the living room walls a soft cream color to make the space feel warmer."
• verb
To work two or more ingredients together until they form a smooth paste (typically butter and sugar).
"First, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy."
To decisively defeat someone in a game, competition, or battle (informal).
"The home team completely creamed their rivals in the championship match."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English creme, borrowed from Old French cresme, which is a blend of Late Latin chrisma (anointing oil) and Late Latin cramum (skimmings, cream), the latter likely of Gaulish origin.
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