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Definition of sour cream
sour cream
sour cream Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
3
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
A dairy product obtained by fermenting regular cream with certain kinds of lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a thick texture and a mildly tart flavor.
Example
"She garnished the baked potato with a generous dollop of sour cream and freshly chopped chives."
Synonyms
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Derived from the Middle English words 'sour' (from Old English 'sūr') and 'cream' (from Old French 'cresme'), referring to the traditional process of allowing cream to naturally sour through fermentation.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sour cream. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sour cream