Cream Definition

cream
noun
  1. the best people or things in a group; "the cream of England's young men were killed in the Great War"
  2. the part of milk containing the butterfat
  3. toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
verb
  1. make creamy by beating; "Cream the butter"
  2. beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight; "We licked the other team on Sunday!"
  3. put on cream, as on one's face or body; "She creams her face every night"
  4. remove from the surface; "skim cream from the surface of milk"
  5. add cream to one's coffee, for example

"Cream" in song lyrics

See how cream is used in real songs:

  • "this steams the cream"
    1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road
  • "You think you floating on the cream"
    1200 Techniques — Karma
  • "Now baby pour my body with some ice cream"
    504 Boyz f/ Jamo, Mac, Mercedes — I Can Tell

Usage tips for "cream"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cream" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cream to find words that pair well.

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