creme

[US]/kreim/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. cream
Word Forms
Comparativecremer

Phrases & Collocations

creme brulee

creme fraiche

creme caramel

creme patissiere

creme anglaise

creme chantilly

creme cheese

creme soda

creme de menthe

creme de cacao

Example Sentences

creme de menthe and cream sometimes with creme de cacao.

Biocat-alytic production processes have been set up for the manufacture of special esters like cetyl ricinoleate, so-called emollient esters, used as skin caring oils in cremes and lotions.

a creme brulee dessert

to apply face creme before bed

she bought a creme-colored dress

to make a creme sauce for pasta

to use creme rinse for hair

a creme liqueur for cocktails

to enjoy a creme-filled pastry

a creme foundation for makeup

Real-world Examples

Broadway Jr. is like the creme de la creme of 184.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2022 Collection

So next one is creme de la creme.

Source: The Evolution of English Vocabulary

Interestingly, though, the French, they don't use creme de la creme or not so much.

Source: The Evolution of English Vocabulary

He's the creme de la top banana.

Source: The Growth History of a Little Princess

Ooh! Caramel creme. That's my favorite.

Source: S03

You're not gonna finish your creme brulee?

Source: The Best Mom

Ooh, he's gone in for some creme fraiche.

Source: Gourmet Base

That's smoother and it's tangy and it tastes like creme fraiche.

Source: Gourmet Base

I think in terms of texture, you probably are thinking sort of creme caramel.

Source: Gourmet Base

Peter finishes the risotto with a little bit of butter and some creme fraiche.

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

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