cream1 nouncream2 adjectivecream3 verb
creamcream1 /kriːm/ ●●● S2 noun 
WORD ORIGINcream1
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French craime, cresme, from Latin cramumEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- banana cream pie
- Do you take cream or sugar in your coffee?
- The doctor gave me some cream to put on my rash.
- A merit of the product is that it lacks the fat and, therefore, the calories of cream.
- Allow the gelatine to cool, then add to the trout cream. 7.
- Serve with apple sauce, sour cream or jam.
- Sure enough, there came the dollop of raspberry-stained cream.
- The fresh cheese with cream was all we, or at any rate I, wanted.
THESAURUS
noun [countable, uncountable] a substance used for treating illness: · Certain medicines should not be taken with alcohol.· Has he taken his medicine?
noun [countable] a small piece of medicine that you swallow: · She managed to swallow the pill with a sip of water.· The doctor gave him some pills.· sleeping pills· diet pills· contraceptive pills
noun [countable] especially British English a small piece of solid medicine: · She’s now on four tablets a day.· a five-day course of tablets· sleeping tablets· anti-malaria tablets
· The doctor put him on a course of antibiotics.· Why don’t you take some aspirin?· The tablets contain codeine, which is unsuitable for people with asthma.
noun [countable] a small tube-shaped container with medicine inside that you swallow whole: · a bottle of 500 capsules of vitamin C· I advised her to take four to six garlic capsules a day for the duration of the treatment.
noun [countable] a small smooth pill that is slightly longer than it is wide – used especially on bottles and containers: · In small type, the consumer is warned not to take more than one caplet per day.
liquid medicine that you put into your eye or ear: · Remember — if you’re using eye drops for your hay fever, leave your contact lenses out.
noun [countable, uncountable] especially British English (also lotion especially American English) a thick smooth substance containing medicine, that you put on your skin: · an antibiotic cream· antiseptic cream· skin cream
noun [countable] a medicine or a substance for making medicines: · a drug used to treat malaria· There are a wide range of different drugs on the market.
noun [countable usually singular] the amount of medicine that you should take at one time: · The dosage should be reduced to 0.5 mg.· It’s important to get the dosage right.
noun [countable, uncountable] medicine or drugs given to someone who is ill: · He takes medication for his diabetes.· She’s on medication (=taking medication), having suffered from depression for a number of years.
Longman Language Activatorthe best people or things in a group · She was the best in her class at college.· I chose a Japanese camera because I wanted to have the best.the best in his/her field (=the person who knows most about a particular subject) · When it comes to cancer research, Professor Williams is probably the best in her field.
the best player in a team, the best student in a class etc: · Sonya's the class star.star of: · They're all strong players, but Laura's undoubtedly the star of the team.star player/performer/student/pupil etc: · Woodward continues to be the Post's star reporter.
the small number of people who are the very best in a particular group, because they are the most intelligent or the most highly skilled: · The cream of India's scientists are being attracted abroad by highly paid jobs.the cream of the crop (=the best people or things in a particular group): · Universities such as Harvard accept only the cream of the crop.
: elite troops/group/college etc a group of people who are the best, and most highly trained or educated: · The palace is guarded by elite troops loyal to the president.· In 1978 he joined the CRS, France's elite corps of riot police.
also the pick of the bunch British informal the one that you think is the best among a group of people or things, especially a small group: · This last poem's my favorite -- definitely the pick of the bunch.· They've come out with several good wines this year, but in my opinion the chardonnay is the best of the bunch.
WORD SETSabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYtypes of cream
He bought a copy from a newspaper vendor.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
British English (=thin cream that you can pour easily)
British English, heavy cream American English (=thick cream)
(=that becomes thick when you beat it)
British English (=very thick cream that you cannot pour)
(=with a slightly sour taste – used in cooking)
· Use about 100ml of fresh cream.
British English· Pour some thick cream over the strawberries.
(=made thick and light by beating it)
verbs (=make it thicker by beating it)· Whip the cream until it is thick and light.
· Serve the apple tart warm with thick cream.
cream + NOUN British English (=a cake with cream inside)
British English (=tea with small cakes called scones, that you eat with cream and jam)
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=one with thick cream inside it)· I’ll get fat if I eat any more cream cakes.
(=a type of soft smooth white cheese)
He bought a copy from a newspaper vendor.· She walked into the bathroom and Rachaela heard the clink of the pot of cold cream.· The next week it was a jar of cold cream.· When the purée is quite cold add the cream.· He made her stand holding up her skirt, and to her delight applied cold cream to her ravished posterior.· Serve it either warm or cold with whipped cream or a sauce of your choice.· Is the dining hall painted in cold whites and creams or are rich, warm colours used?· That stuff about the cold cream.
· Cut down on all fats, particularly those from animal sources especially lard, suet, double cream and full-fat cheeses.· They were making it from a tin of clams, a tin of sweetcorn, garlic and a carton of double cream.· Serves 4 1 Lightly beat the double cream until holding soft peaks.· Fold in the double cream and dissolved gelatine.· All Rocombe Farm ice-cream is made with whole milk and double cream from the farm's organic-fed Jersey herd.· Whisk the double cream with the honey and whisky to form soft peaks and serve with the pudding.· Instead of the soured cream, you could always try using some fresh extra thick cream or double cream.
· The fresh cheese with cream was all we, or at any rate I, wanted.· Come dessert time, the fresh guavas in cream or the not too sweet, ultra creamy flan is a must.· Make two separate shopping lists: one for non-perishables and the other for last-minute foods, such as fresh cream or fruit.· The convenience of the ready-whipped products can not be argued; and neither can the flavor of whipped fresh cream.· We also had wonderful refreshments; my favourites were shortcrust pastry boats filled with delicious fresh cream.· We stop at Deux Magots and drink their special brew of hot, thick chocolat and fresh heavy cream.· Pour fresh cream over the cheese, covering it completely; serve caster sugar separately.· Sometimes, on top of the milk curd, a layer of thick fresh cream was poured.
· Charles couldn't help thinking of a hard pink meringue full of artificial cream.
· We stop at Deux Magots and drink their special brew of hot, thick chocolat and fresh heavy cream.· In another bowl whip heavy cream until stiff.
· Top with a spoonful of Creme fraiche or single cream and some whole mint leaves.· Heat the single cream and chocolate in a small pan until melted and then bring tot he boil.· Cover with grated cheese and single cream and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.· Serve with Shape Single or ice cream if desired by those on maintenance programme only.· Melt the gelatine over hot water until dissolved and clear. 4 Beat together the cheese, single cream and sugar.· Whisk the sugar and eggs together and add the single cream and milk. 2.
· Serve with apple sauce, sour cream or jam.· Fold the reduced juice into the sour cream.· Tropicana - cooked diced chicken mixed with sour cream and fresh mango. 5.· The bright flavor of paprika, in combination with sour cream, is a perfect foil for the succulent meat of rabbit.· Put strained liquid, sour cream, half coriander and grated Edam into a food processor or blender and whizz until smooth.· This is chutzpah on rye bread with a side order of pickles and sour cream.· Add bananas, sour cream and vanilla, and beat until well mixed.
· Soften the cheese, then beat in the soured cream or fromagefrais.· Serve warm swirled with soured cream and garnished with fresh herbs.· Add the soured cream and cook, stirring, until just warm.· Cover again for a minute or so, then add the soured cream and beat the potatoes well.· Serve hot with boiled rice and a dollop of soured cream on top, if you wish.· Garnish with a little soured cream and serve with Brussels sprouts and jacket potatoes.· In another bowl mix the remaining soured cream with ketchup and tomatoes.· Instead of the soured cream, you could always try using some fresh extra thick cream or double cream.
· The water swirls around me like cool, thick cream.· Her legs were spread wide to accommodate him, and his pecker slid into her like a warm spoon into thick cream.· A burning, thick discharge like cream, especially if it occurs at the time of the monthly period.· Elizabeth: Vanilla ice cream made from the thickest cream, and hot chocolate fudge.· Sunday dinner was always a special one, culminating in Auntie's home-grown fruit, stewed and covered in thick Cornish cream.· Sometimes, on top of the milk curd, a layer of thick fresh cream was poured.· Instead of the soured cream, you could always try using some fresh extra thick cream or double cream.· Intensive-care conditioners are often thick creams, and are meant to be used on damaged hair as and when you need it.
· Pour the spirits and coffee into the glass, add sugar to taste and float the whipped cream on top.· Cool and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.· Serve warm or cold with unsweetened whipped cream.· Cool. 3 Fold the whipped cream into the custard and pour into a rigid polythene container.· Do the same with the whipped cream. 4.· He says you should serve it with whipped cream for a lighter Christmas dessert.· Serve either in the little dishes garnished with whipped cream and passion fruit or turn them out into plates.· Before the apple charlotte, Miss Chib was given a bowl of pea soup with a spoonful of whipped cream on it.
NOUN· They even shared cream cakes and tea from a flask at half-time.· Clock cake Make this either from ordinary cake or as an ice cream cake.
· I ate Cornish Wafers and Philadelphia cream cheese.· Little rounds of rich, seductive salmon enclose lightly whipped herb cream cheese.· Cheese, eg Cheddar, Stilton, cream cheese.· And I chewed my lunchtime sandwich thoroughly, being careful not to get my trachea clogged up with cream cheese.· Supper Wholemeal sandwich with low-fat cream cheese and banana filling.
· Alice Hawthorne sold ice cream cones and root beer floats to the people of Albany, Ga.· Shoppers peered into gallery windows and children basked in the afternoon sun, licking ice cream cones.· Maybe an ice cream cone will help.
· She smiles, and two dimples appear in her pasty cheeks, still shiny from last night's application of face cream.
· The ice cream is at Harrods, Selfridges and specialist food shops around the country.· Available commercial ice creams differ in quality.· The hotel has a terrace overlooking the lake where you can enjoy delicious cakes and ice cream.· Givem milkshakes, lotsa ice cream, and the Additive.· The table before them was loaded down with jellies and ice cream.· Wavy Gravy is the only living ice cream flavor.· Other sources of calcium if milk does not agree with you are yoghurt, cheese, shrimps and ice cream. 9.· Fresh food and ice cream flown into combat zones: even pizzas.
· I got him out at an ice cream parlor after a while.· It was a pleasant square with tamarind trees, an ice cream parlor and a caf & framed with fancy ironwork.· She owned the ice cream parlor, plus a shared interest in a strip mall.
· What did the salad cream say in the fridge?
· I gave her a jar of home-made skin cream containing almond oil, cocoa butter and rosewater to soften her skin.
· The report advises the use of sun cream and wide-brimmed hats as protective measures.· Passport, tickets, money, toothbrush, sun cream, sun glasses - for which, see elsewhere in this issue.· Her eyes lowered suspiciously to the case and to the swimming trunks and sun cream already placed inside.· Hands often age first-subjected to constant abuse, they're usually neglected when applying moisturiser or sun cream.· Elaine was loaded down with towels, and bags full of swimwear and sun creams.· So, if you are going to be exposed to the sun, don't forget the sun cream.
VERB· Allow the gelatine to cool, then add to the trout cream. 7.· The sauce should have a syrupy consistency. Add cream and simmer over low heat for 7 to 10 minutes.· In shade, they brighten things up, adding a dash of cream or yellow.· Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then add to the cream.· Cook over medium heat until carrots are soft, about 15 minutes. Add cream and cook for 5 minutes.· When the purée is quite cold add the cream.· Transfer chestnuts and remaining liquid to a food processor or blender. Add cream and process until smooth.
· After 10-15 minutes, dry feet thoroughly and apply a massage cream or oil.· Hands often age first-subjected to constant abuse, they're usually neglected when applying moisturiser or sun cream.· Choose bath oils rather than bubble-baths. Apply plenty of cream or body lotion every night.· Her abused posterior faced him, and he began to soothe it by gently applying a liquid cream.
· If you did, you saw one main film and had ample opportunity to buy ice cream.· Marie slipped Omar a dollar to buy ice cream from a boy with a silver cooler strapped to his chest.
· Never put ice in the drinks and don't let your kids eat ice cream.· Doyle remembers Gabby, an 8-year-old he first met eating discarded ice cream cones in the train station.· People eating contaminated whipped cream quickly become ill with stomach pains.· And he had pancreatic cancer, which he cursed because it prevented him from drinking port and eating ice cream.· Next I ate the chocolatey-cream filling.· But then he found out that I was also eating ice cream for lunch and for breakfast.· Meg found herself laughing and eating her ice cream and wishing very much Andreas could come with her to Artemia.· When you were two and I was five you showed me how to eat ice cream without getting it all over me.
· The rubber is like the cream in milk.
· Ice creams and soft drinks were to be served.· Scoop out any nuts and syrup clinging to the pan on to cake with a rubber scraper. Serve with whipped cream.· Cool and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.· Coat with warm caramel sauce and serve with vanilla ice cream or clotted cream.· He says you should serve it with whipped cream for a lighter Christmas dessert.· Carefully remove from tin and dust with icing sugar and cocoa. Serve with a little whipped cream, if liked.
· The loud ring had called him out of the bathroom, shaving cream still on his face.· Baldwin then sprays the shaving cream on the window and smears it to obstruct any view of his home.· As usual, I forgot to pack the shaving cream and bring tissues for the trip.· Lois reached up to remove a bit of shaving cream on his right temple.
· Dobson said that 96 % of consumers used low fat cream with salad and 45 % with jacket potatoes.· Some Black women use bleaching creams.· That the skin looks better after using most creams and lotions, there seems to be no doubt.· Go to Mum's house. 42. Use the ice cream. 43.· Remove hard skin with a file or hard-skin stone, then use a foot cream.· When you use a hand cream, massage it into your nails, too.· Men as well as women may need to use such a cream.· When I am painting summer scenes I use the eggshell, and for winter scenes I use the warm cream.
· When the milk is ready, place it in a food processor or whip it into cream.· Just before serving, fold in the whipping cream or CoolWhip and serve topped with cherries if desired.· It is not possible to whip light cream in the home kitchen without the use of a special additive.· In another bowl whip heavy cream until stiff.· The liquid mix would be whipped in the same manner as whipping cream.· Advantages of the nondairy toppings over whipping cream are lower fat content, lower cost per serving, and greater convenience.· Despite these advantages the lover of good food prefers whipping cream.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► like the cat that got the cream► ice-cream/funeral/tattoo parlour
1[uncountable] a thick yellow-white liquid that rises to the top of milk: - But it was on the continent that the cream of the drivers could be found.
- He was the cream of the crop.
- She is kept company by kindred spirits, such as Uncle Ben and the Cream of Wheat cook.
- There were a great many people milling around, the cream of Spaxton society, indeed, many of whom she knew or recognised.
- Through Brooke and his own contacts, he had entry to the cream of Hollywood parties and the cream of Hollywood society.
- A jar of Tom Kitten moisturizing cream costs $ 15.
- Hands and feet as well as face and neck may suffer from dryness and need a similar moisturizing cream at night.
- It is important to use moisturizing cream day and night so that the skin should feel soft as well as looking good.
- Yogurt acts like a moisturizing cream, and it makes the poultry so tender.
- A young Salvation Army lassie with black curly hair, brown eyes and a peaches and cream complexion had caught his eye.
- Add a little cream puff goodie for dessert and no one will be late for dinner.
- He was courteous, but he did not feed him cream puffs.
- Makes about 19 cream puffs.
fresh cream strawberries and cream2[uncountable] a pale yellow-white colour3[countable, uncountable] used in the names of foods containing cream or something similar to it: cream of chicken soup4[countable, uncountable] a thick smooth substance that you put on your skin to make it feel soft, treat a medical condition etc: sun cream face cream5the cream of something the best people or things from a group: the cream of Europe’s athletes The students at this college are the cream of the crop (=the best of all).COLLOCATIONStypes of creamsingle cream British English (=thin cream that you can pour easily)double cream British English, heavy cream American English (=thick cream)whipping cream (=that becomes thick when you beat it)clotted cream British English (=very thick cream that you cannot pour)sour/soured cream (=with a slightly sour taste – used in cooking)fresh cream· Use about 100ml of fresh cream.thick cream British English· Pour some thick cream over the strawberries.whipped cream (=made thick and light by beating it)verbswhip/whisk/beat the cream (=make it thicker by beating it)· Whip the cream until it is thick and light.serve something with cream· Serve the apple tart warm with thick cream.cream + NOUNa cream cake/bun British English (=a cake with cream inside)a cream tea British English (=tea with small cakes called scones, that you eat with cream and jam)cream1 nouncream2 adjectivecream3 verb
creamcream2 adjective EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- A female clerk in the advertising department owned up to a cream skirt.
- Her mouth, a nullity, a bland smear of beige on cream enamel.
- This was cut from a piece of linen texture board and then backed with some cream silk.
WORD SETS
amber, nounamethyst, nounapricot, nounaquamarine, nounashen, adjectiveauburn, adjectiveazure, adjectivebar, nounbarred, adjectivebeige, nounblack, adjectiveblack, nounblack, verbblack and white, adjectiveblacken, verbbleed, verbblood-red, adjectiveblue, adjectiveblue, nounbluish, adjectivebold, adjectivebottle green, nounbrassy, adjectivebrindled, adjectivebronze, nounbronze, adjectivebrown, adjectivebrown, nounbuff, nounburgundy, nouncarmine, nouncarroty, adjectivecerise, nouncerulean, nounchartreuse, nouncherry, nounchestnut, nounchestnut, adjectivechromatic, adjectivechrome yellow, nounclaret, nounclear, adjectivecoffee, nouncool, adjectivecopper, nouncoral, adjectivecream, adjectivecreamy, adjectivecrimson, adjectivecyan, adjectivedappled, adjectivedapple-grey, nounDay-Glo, adjectivediscoloration, noundiscolour, verbdrab, adjectivedull, adjectivedun, noundusky, adjectivedye, verbebony, adjectivefawn, adjectiveflaxen, adjectiveflesh-coloured, adjectiveflorid, adjectivefluorescent, adjectiveflush, nounfuchsia, noungarish, adjectivegarnet, noungaudy, adjectivegay, adjectiveginger, adjectivegold, noungold, adjectivegolden, adjectivegray, green, adjectivegreen, noungreenish, adjectivegrey, adjectivegrey, noungreyish, adjectivehazel, adjectiveindigo, nouniridescent, adjectiveivory, nounjade, nounjet-black, adjectivekhaki, nounlavender, nounleaden, adjectivelemon, nounlilac, nounlily-white, adjectivelime green, nounlivid, adjectiveloud, adjectiveluminous, adjectivelurid, adjectivemagenta, nounmagnolia, nounmahogany, nounmaroon, nounmatch, nounmauve, nounmellow, adjectivemellow, verbmonochrome, adjectivemousy, adjectivemuddy, adjectivemulticoloured, adjectivemustard, nounmuted, adjectivenavy blue, adjectiveneutral, adjectiveochre, nounoff-white, nounolive, nounopalescent, adjectiveorange, nounpale, adjectivepastel, nounpastel, adjectivepeach, nounpea green, nounpearly, adjectivepepper-and-salt, adjectivepink, adjectivepink, nounpinkish, adjectiveplum, nounplum, adjectivepowder blue, nounprimary colour, nounprimrose, nounprismatic, adjectivepuce, adjectivepure, adjectivepurple, nounpurplish, adjectivered, adjectivered, nounredden, verbreddish, adjectiveredhead, nounrestrained, adjectiverich, adjectiverose, nounrose, adjectiveroseate, adjectiverose-coloured, adjectiverosy, adjectiveroyal blue, nounruby, nounruddy, adjectiverusset, nounsable, adjectivesaffron, nounscarlet, adjectivesepia, nounshade, nounshocking pink, nounsienna, nounsilver, nounsilver, adjectivesilvery, adjectivesky-blue, adjectivesnow-white, adjectivesnowy, adjectivesoft, adjectivesombre, adjectivesteely, adjectivetaupe, nountawny, adjectiveteal, nountint, nountint, verbtone, nounturquoise, nountwo-tone, adjectiveultramarine, nounumber, nounvermilion, nounvibrant, adjectiveviolet, nounwarm, adjectivewaxen, adjectiveweak, adjectivewhite, adjectivewhite, nounwhiten, verbwhitish, adjectiveyellow, adjectiveyellow, nounyellow, verbyellowy, adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES He bought a copy from a newspaper vendor.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
(=one with thick cream inside it)· I’ll get fat if I eat any more cream cakes.
(=a type of soft smooth white cheese)
He bought a copy from a newspaper vendor.· And then Emily fetched the cream cakes in from the fridge.· Abba were a sausage on the cream cake of pop.· There were always cream cakes and I would be brought mine ceremoniously on a plate.· For a treat for myself I'd occasionally buy a cream cake.· Fat people can't stop eating because someday there will be no more cream cakes.· The blow was softened somewhat by the relocation of a cream cake factory bringing 700 jobs.· At your workplace you find that it is somebody's birthday and they treat everyone to a cream cake.· And finally the Danube dances past Vienna, home of the waltz, great composers and superb cream cakes!
· Flavoured cream cheese fillings are generally best.· Mercedes and Luisa begin bringing in dinner: plates of rice, beans and crema, a smoky cream cheese.· Mix to a smooth paste, then add to the cream cheese and beat well.· Only Aunt Norris is satisfied with the excursion, happy at being given a cream cheese by the housekeeper at Sotherton.· Taramasalata may also be used, and any of the cream cheese fillings suggested above for Savoury Petits Choux.· If you think of cheese steaks or cream cheese when you think of Philadelphia, think again.· Ham with cream cheese and pineapple.· Beat together cream cheese, 1 / 3 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon until blended.
· Makes about 19 cream puffs.· Add a little cream puff goodie for dessert and no one will be late for dinner.
· She loves chicken and wanted ways to liven it up without using fattening butter or cream sauces.· A good food wine, it would be a nice complement to grilled dishes or ones with cream sauces.· Just how good it is depends mainly upon how much care one takes over the cream sauce.· Serve with horseradish cream sauce, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.· Skim off fat and add the remaining juices to the cream sauce.· And they ate Papparadelle Ripiene stuffed with goat cheese and Parmesan and covered with a grated lemon peel and cream sauce.· In a gratin dish pour a little of your cream sauce.· Spice up tomato or cream sauces for fish and chicken.
· This was cut from a piece of linen texture board and then backed with some cream silk.· Lyddy interrupted her reverie with the cream silk dress laid across her arms like an offering.· In a light cream linen suit, cream silk shirt and gold striped tie, he was alarmingly attractive.· She had cream silk stockings and cream satin slippers with waisted heels and bows of stiff cream ribbon on the toes.
· They competed to see who could eat most in the hotel restaurant and gorged themselves on Cornish cream teas.· Take cream tea on the lawn and the owner, Julian Peck, will serve you himself.· The licensed Barn Restaurant is open for delicious home-cooked cakes, coffee, lunches and cream teas.· An intermission was filled with several games of bingo and the day was rounded off with cream tea.· After this highlight we cycled on roads back to base and to a cream tea in Dorchester.· Lunches, cream teas, special dinners in gardens or unique Winery Restaurant.· Here we indulged in a cream tea, no calorie counting at all!· Home cooked evening meals and cream teas.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► like the cat that got the cream► ice-cream/funeral/tattoo parlour
pale yellow-white in colour: - A jar of Tom Kitten moisturizing cream costs $ 15.
- Hands and feet as well as face and neck may suffer from dryness and need a similar moisturizing cream at night.
- It is important to use moisturizing cream day and night so that the skin should feel soft as well as looking good.
- Yogurt acts like a moisturizing cream, and it makes the poultry so tender.
- A young Salvation Army lassie with black curly hair, brown eyes and a peaches and cream complexion had caught his eye.
- Add a little cream puff goodie for dessert and no one will be late for dinner.
- He was courteous, but he did not feed him cream puffs.
- Makes about 19 cream puffs.
a cream-coloured carpetcream1 nouncream2 adjectivecream3 verb
creamcream3 verb [transitive] VERB TABLE
cream
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | cream |
| he, she, it | creams | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | creamed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have creamed |
| he, she, it | has creamed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had creamed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will cream |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have creamed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am creaming |
| he, she, it | is creaming | |
| you, we, they | are creaming | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was creaming |
| you, we, they | were creaming | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been creaming |
| he, she, it | has been creaming | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been creaming |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be creaming |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been creaming |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Next, cream the butter and sugar.
- The Cougars creamed us last Saturday.
- Akram pounces on it, creaming it to the Tavern rope.
- He wondered how much Lorton's mate had creamed off on top of his percentage.
- I was getting creamed in dodgeball.
- This encouraged providers to cream off the easiest to serve, and led to severe criticism.
WORD SETS
allspice, nounbake, verbbarbecue, verbbaste, verbblanch, verbboil, verbbottle, verbbouillon cube, nounbraise, verbbreadcrumbs, nounbreaded, adjectivebrine, nounbroil, verbbrown, verbbutter, verbcandied, adjectivecaper, nouncaramel, nouncardamom, nouncarve, verbcasserole, nouncasserole, verbcaster sugar, nouncharbroil, verbchervil, nounchestnut, nounchicory, nounchill, verbchilli powder, nounchip, verbcilantro, nouncinnamon, nounclean, verbclove, nouncochineal, nouncoconut, nouncook, verbcook, nouncookbook, nouncookery, nouncookery book, nouncordon bleu, adjectivecore, verbcoriander, nouncream, verbcrisp, verbcube, verbculinary, adjectivecumin, nouncurry powder, noundeep fry, verbdessertspoon, noundevilled, adjectivedice, verbdone, adjectivedress, verbessence, nounfat, nounflambé, adjectiveflan, nounflavouring, nounflour, nounflour, verbfrost, verbfrosting, nounfry, verbglaze, verbglaze, noungourmet, adjectivegourmet, noungrate, verbgrease, noungrease, verbgreaseproof paper, noungrill, verbgrill, noungrind, verbgut, verbhard-boiled, adjectivehaute cuisine, nounhob, nounhull, verbhusk, verbice, verbicebox, nounicing, nounicing sugar, nouningredient, nounjoint, verbknead, verblard, nounlard, verbleaven, nounliquidize, verbmarinade, nounmarinate, verbmarjoram, nounmicrowave, verbmince, verbmincer, nounmint, nounmix, verbmix, nounnouvelle cuisine, nounnutmeg, nounoil, nounolive oil, nounoverdone, adjectiveparboil, verbpare, verbpickle, verbpipe, verbpit, verbpitted, adjectivepkt, pluck, verbplum tomato, nounpoach, verbprecooked, adjectivepreheat, verbprep, verbprove, verbrecipe, nounreduce, verbrice paper, nounrind, nounrise, verbroast, verbroast, nounroast, adjectiverosemary, nounroux, nounsaffron, nounsage, nounsalt, nounsalt, verbsauce, nounsausage meat, nounsauté, verbsavory, nounscalloped, adjectivesear, verbseason, verbseasoning, nounself-raising flour, nounself-rising flour, nounsesame, nounshell, verbshortening, nounshort-order cook, nounshuck, verbsieve, verbsift, verbsifter, nounsimmer, verbsimmer, nounskewer, verbsmoke, verbsoak, verbsoda, nounsodium bicarbonate, nounspice, nounspice, verbspicy, adjectivestarch, nounsteam, verbsteep, verbstew, verbstock, nounstone, verbstrain, verbstuff, verbstuffing, nounsunny-side up, adjectivesweat, verbsweet-and-sour, adjectiveTabasco, nountandoori, adjectivetarragon, nountbsp, teaspoon, nountenderize, verbtenderloin, nountextured vegetable protein, nounthaw, verbthyme, nountimer, nountoast, nountoast, verbtoss, verbtruss, verbtsp, turmeric, noununderdone, adjectivevinaigrette, nounvinegar, nounwhip, verbwhisk, verbyeast, nounzap, verbzest, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY We got creamed 45–6.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES He bought a copy from a newspaper vendor.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
We got creamed 45–6. (=one with thick cream inside it)· I’ll get fat if I eat any more cream cakes.
(=a type of soft smooth white cheese)
He bought a copy from a newspaper vendor.· He wondered how much Lorton's mate had creamed off on top of his percentage.· This encouraged providers to cream off the easiest to serve, and led to severe criticism.· A harem owner may have several sets of daughters creamed off in this way.· Contractors can also be required to serve all segments of the market, to keep from creaming off the most profitable customers.· But many will feel that this is just another way for corporate middlemen to cream off a share of artists' income.· I think he creams off her takings.· But there was little incentive to raise productivity when any increased surplus would simply be creamed off by State or landlord.· They are unlikely to welcome other rail operators creaming off their business.
VERB· We were going to get creamed.· I was getting creamed in dodgeball.· I would be the one who got creamed by a fast car.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► like the cat that got the cream► ice-cream/funeral/tattoo parlour
1to mix foods together until they become a thick soft mixture: - A jar of Tom Kitten moisturizing cream costs $ 15.
- Hands and feet as well as face and neck may suffer from dryness and need a similar moisturizing cream at night.
- It is important to use moisturizing cream day and night so that the skin should feel soft as well as looking good.
- Yogurt acts like a moisturizing cream, and it makes the poultry so tender.
- A young Salvation Army lassie with black curly hair, brown eyes and a peaches and cream complexion had caught his eye.
- Add a little cream puff goodie for dessert and no one will be late for dinner.
- He was courteous, but he did not feed him cream puffs.
- Makes about 19 cream puffs.
Cream the butter and sugar together.2 American English informal to easily defeat someone in a game, competition etc: We got creamed 45–6.3to hit a ball very hard, for example in a game of tennis or cricket4American English informal to hit someone very hardcream somebody/something ↔ off phrasal verb especially British English to choose the best people or things from a group, especially so that you can use them for your own advantage: The best students are creamed off by the large companies.