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Definition of creme

creme

/kɹɛm/
creme
Adverb:creamily
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Plural:cremes
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Adjective:creamy
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• noun

1

Cream or a rich, smooth, creamy culinary preparation, custard, or non-dairy confectionary filling used in pastries, cookies, and French-inspired dishes.

Example

"The pastry chef piped a rich vanilla creme between the delicate layers of puff pastry."

2

A thick cosmetic ointment, lotion, or moisturizer applied to the skin.

Example

"She applied a soothing night creme to her face before going to sleep."

3

A sweet, syrupy liqueur flavored with a specified ingredient such as mint, cacao, or blackcurrant.

Example

"After dinner, the host poured small glasses of peppermint creme over crushed ice."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In US food labeling regulations, the spelling "creme" is legally required instead of "cream" when describing sweetened, smooth fillings (such as in cookies or snack cakes) that contain no actual dairy cream.

• Rhymes for creme

• Nearby Words

cremation
crematorium
crematory
creme
creme brulee
cremini
crenothrix

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French crème, from Old French cresme, a blend of Late Latin chrisma ('anointing oil', from Ancient Greek) and Gaulish crama ('cream').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Creme. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/creme
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