cremini
noun
cre·mi·ni kri-ˈmē-nē 
variants or crimini
plural cremini also creminis
: a meaty cultivated brown or tan mushroom that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the larger and more mature portobello
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web These mushrooms are the mature, adult version of the cremini mushroom and have a more earthy flavor. 
Casey Barber, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 For a restaurant-style feast that's surprisingly fast and filling, stuff corn tortillas with cremini mushrooms, tofu, peppers, cheese, and sour cream. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 White and brown button, shiitake, cremini and the more mature portabella mushrooms are most familiar. Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 17 Mar. 2021 The Vegan Meal for 2 includes cremini mushroom roast with mushroom gravy, miso creamed greens, coconut sweet potato casserole, jalapeño cornbread dressing, and pumpkin curry soup. Brenda Cain, cleveland, 11 Nov. 2021 Mushrooms are even inspiring our homes, with mushroom mugs and lawn sculptures trending on TikTok and cremini-shaped desk lamps fetching thousands on 1stdibs. Emily Farra, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2021 Add the cremini and shiitake mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2021 In addition to the porcinis, cremini or baby portobello mushrooms are also used. Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 21 Oct. 2020 Try cremini, oyster, maitake, or shiitake mushrooms, says Rubin. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2020 See More
Casey Barber, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 For a restaurant-style feast that's surprisingly fast and filling, stuff corn tortillas with cremini mushrooms, tofu, peppers, cheese, and sour cream. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 White and brown button, shiitake, cremini and the more mature portabella mushrooms are most familiar. Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 17 Mar. 2021 The Vegan Meal for 2 includes cremini mushroom roast with mushroom gravy, miso creamed greens, coconut sweet potato casserole, jalapeño cornbread dressing, and pumpkin curry soup. Brenda Cain, cleveland, 11 Nov. 2021 Mushrooms are even inspiring our homes, with mushroom mugs and lawn sculptures trending on TikTok and cremini-shaped desk lamps fetching thousands on 1stdibs. Emily Farra, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2021 Add the cremini and shiitake mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2021 In addition to the porcinis, cremini or baby portobello mushrooms are also used. Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 21 Oct. 2020 Try cremini, oyster, maitake, or shiitake mushrooms, says Rubin. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian, plural of cremino, from crema cream, from Middle French cresme; probably from their color — more at cream
First Known Use
1984, in the meaning defined above
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