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Definition of cream cheese
cream cheese
Plural:cream cheeses
• noun
1
A soft, rich, unaged cheese made from unskimmed cow's milk and cream, known for its mild, slightly tangy flavor and smooth, spreadable texture.
Example
"She spread a generous layer of cream cheese onto her toasted bagel before adding the smoked salmon."
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cream cheese. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cream-cheese