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cream
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- pronunciation:
- krim
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
Cream is the part of milk that has fat in it. It can be taken away from the rest of the milk and used by itself. Cream that we buy in a store looks like milk, but it is thicker. Many adults put cream in their coffee.
When you whip cream, it gets thick, and people often put it on top of desserts. If you whip cream for a long time, it becomes butter.
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| definition 2: |
A cream is also what we call a thick, smooth substance that people use on their skin. It makes their skin feel better or look nicer.
When I get bug bites, my mom puts a cream on them so they don't itch so much.
- similar words:
- lotion, ointment
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
creams, creaming, creamed |
| definition: |
When you cream something, you beat it until it is as smooth as cream.
Cream the butter and sugar. Then add the eggs. |
| related words: |
beat, defeat, upset, whip |
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