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creams

The correct spelling is creams.

How to pronounce creams

noun

IPA: /kɹiːmz/

Say it like: Cree-ms

The correct spelling is creams. The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder. For example: "Take 100 ml of cream and 50 grams of sugar…"

Usage Examples

Take 100 ml of cream and 50 grams of sugar…

the cream of the crop;  the cream of a collection of books or pictures

You look really sunburnt; you should apply some cream.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
  2. 2.A yellowish white colour; the colour of cream.
  3. 3.Frosting, custard, creamer or another substance similar to the oily part of milk or to whipped cream.
  4. 4.The best part of something.
  5. 5.A viscous aqueous oil/fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)

verb

  1. 1.To puree, to blend with a liquifying process.
  2. 2.To turn a yellowish white colour; to give something the color of cream.
  3. 3.To obliterate, to defeat decisively.
  4. 4.To ejaculate (used of either gender).
  5. 5.To ejaculate in (clothing).

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