Definition of cream in English:

cream

noun kriːmkrim

mass noun

1The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid which rises to the top when milk is left to stand and which can be eaten as an accompaniment to desserts or used as a cooking ingredient.
strawberries and cream
as modifier a cream cake
Example sentencesExamples
- Combine the eggs and cream or evaporated milk with salt and pepper to taste.
- They would let whole milk stand for several hours until the lighter cream rose to the top.
- Serve with a scoop of ice-cream or accompany with cream or crème fraîche.
- You can also get vitamin D from cheese, butter, margarine, cream, fortified milk, fish, oysters and fortified cereals.
- The condensed skim milk and cream are combined to create cheddar cheese.
- The terrine batter itself is made of eggs, flour, milk, cream and/or butter.
- I substitute condensed milk for cream and flavor it with allspice and ginger.
- As such, cream would not rise to the top of a milk bottle and the entire mixture would be uniform.
- Bring the milk and cream to the boil in a large saucepan and add the garlic, herbs and seasoning.
- Next, the milk is separated into skim milk and cream.
- Yes, it's great to have some cream with your strawberries, and perhaps a slice of cheddar with your apple.
- The plant will produce condensed milk and cream, and a butter-producing line will be installed by next February.
- Cutting out the obvious milk, butter, cream, yoghurt, and cheese is not enough.
- There seem to be three types of Christmas cakes: chocolate, cheesecake, and the most popular sponge cake with cream and strawberries.
- The latter was offered with milk and cream or marshmallow.
- What goes best with warm apple desserts - traditional cream, crème fraîche or mascarpone?
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, cream, and half the sugar to a boil.
- Stir in yoghurt, cream, and coconut milk, and cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat.
- Put the chocolate into a blender and pour on the hot milk and cream and leave to stand for one minute.
- Pour the cream and evaporated milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
1. 1.1 The part of a liquid that gathers at the top.
  the tank contains 24,000 gallons of cream and 12,000 gallons of serum
  Example sentencesExamples
  After about ten hours the cream would rise to the top of the milk pans.
  By the time I reached her home the cream was clearing the jar in lumps.
  Mix one ounce of soap and one ounce of table salt with enough water to make a cream.
  We're starting to see the cream rising to the top.
2. 1.2 A sauce, soup, dessert, or other dish containing cream or having a creamy consistency.
  a tin of cream of mushroom soup
  Example sentencesExamples
  If there's space left over, I'll toss in my wife's recipe for cream of broccoli soup.
  Most of the time it didn't have any actual meat anyway, it was mostly stuffing and cream of chicken soup.
  Mix tuna, egg, cheese and cream of mushroom soup together in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon until mixture is somewhat uniform.
  The next course of cream of barley soup was more to their liking.
  On another station there was a baked salmon ‘Wellington’ in puff pastry, with three sauces, a seafood paella and a cream of seafood soup.
  You can also add it to canned soup, such as cream of tomato, or mix it into a salad.
  Foods like fettuccine Alfredo or cream of crab soup are loaded with fat.
  Spoon some mushroom cream around the dish and garnish with chives and chervil.
  It is the perfect raw material for that gourmet's dish, cream of parsley soup.
  I choose cream of celery soup, followed by a terribly healthy spinach and avocado salad.
  Inside a long, high room, on mustard and black linens, sits a bowl of gently curried cream of carrot soup.
  When an order comes in for cream of cauliflower soup it is poured from the pan, garnished with Parmesan and served.
  Visitors can try making dishes like lobster cream sauce and sautéed flounder at the four-year-old Culinary Center of Monterey.
  There was a choice of cream of broccoli soup, warm chicken liver salad, and herb and garlic crusted mussels.
  Pour the cream into serving dishes and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours.
  There's only so much hot sauce you can add to cream of mushroom soup.
  My selection was one of the specials, cream of cauliflower soup and a sandwich in brown bread.
  The teahouse also offers light meals such as sausage rice with cream sauce and curry beef rice.
  Then I have a bag of freeze-dried supper - either chicken curry or cod in cream sauce.
  There is Christmas Pudding with brandy cream sauce and Hot Mince Pie, and Fig Tarts.
3. 1.3count noun A sweet of a specified flavour which is creamy in texture.
  a peppermint cream
  Example sentencesExamples
  In most countries, including the rest of the English-speaking world, similar confections are referred to simply as coconut candies or coconut creams.
  I fetched the bag, which smelt of diesel fumes and coconut creams, and quickly looked inside.
  He informs Raina that only young, inexperienced soldiers carry cartridges into combat; older and savvier ones stock up on chocolate creams.
  So I graduated to chocolate-dipped peppermint creams - so elegant that Mum would serve them with pride (mine and hers) with the coffee at the end of her dinner parties.
  Determined to prove her innocence, she then paid various small children to buy sweets from the same shop where she had purchased the chocolate creams.
4. 1.4count noun A biscuit with a creamy filling.
  a custard cream
  Example sentencesExamples
  I have no idea why I was suddenly badgered by the smell of those biscuits in particular, rather than, say, Garibaldi (squashed-fly biscuits) or custard creams.
  When I was very little it contained a selection of biscuits including malted milks, morning coffees, digestives and custard creams.
  The biscuit factory closed down its biscuits development section and rode out the recession on old favourites such as custard creams and digestives.
  It became an alternative to rosewater, particularly in rich seed cakes, almond cakes and biscuits, and dessert creams.
  Many are the tedious meetings I have sat through where the only relief was to be found in a custard cream.
  And besides, by then she'd already eaten all the custard creams.
  All we were offered were packets of sweet custard creams and chocolates.
  As well as a plentiful supply of bourbons and custard creams, one of the first things the nurse will do is check the level of iron in your blood beforehand to ensure you won't feel faint afterwards.
2A thick liquid or semi-solid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin.
shaving cream
count noun moisturizing creams
Example sentencesExamples
- He pulled out his razor and coated his face with shaving cream, preparing to shave, which he really needed to do.
- Calendula petals can be used to make a nourishing skin cream or cleanser, and a strong infusion made from marigold petals can be used to lighten hair.
- Apply an emollient cream or ointment after washing, bathing or showering and between baths or showers, as often as necessary.
- Dry skin lotions, creams, or thicker preparations may be used to lubricate the skin, prevent fissures, and keep the skin pliable.
- She tests every color on her face, with the joy of self-transformation shared by anyone who has ever put on a mask, makeup or shaving cream.
- They can be applied directly to the skin as lotions, creams or ointments.
- Jim filled his doorway, face half covered in shaving cream, eyebrows creased with concern.
- If you are concerned about caring for your skin you can buy skin cream, bug balm and wind balm - all made from only natural ingredients.
- If your moisturizing lotion or cream is giving you a rash or causing skin eruptions, lanolin could be the culprit.
- However, powder blusher is better for older skin than cream.
- Instead of shaving cream, use lotion or hair conditioner to shave.
- After showering with this mixture, I slather on thick, rich cream for fresh, exfoliated skin.
- As close as he is, Rena can smell his skin, with its faint scent of soap and shaving cream.
- The locker rooms include shaving cream, deodorant, powder, blow dryers and lotion.
- Put cream on your skin immediately after drying off.
- Keep your skin moisturized using creams and lotions designed to prevent stretch marks.
- The basic skin cosmetics include cleansers, creams, and colorants.
- The medicated cream could make the skin dry and cause itching.
- Finally, towel dry your head and use a non-comedogenic cream to moisturize your skin - it won't clog your pores.
- A good shaving cream or bath lotion will protect your skin from razor burn.
Synonyms
lotion, ointment, rub, cosmetic, application, preparation, emollient, moisturizer, paste, gel, salve, unguent, embrocation, balm, liniment, pomade
archaic unction
3The very best of a group of people or things.
the paper's readership is the cream of American society
Example sentencesExamples
- The cream of the film industry was at the ‘Unity of Light’ concert and they vied with one another to enthral the huge crowd.
- The cream of South Africa's U16 rugby players arrive here tomorrow for the Coca-Cola-sponsored Grant Khomo tournament.
- The cream of that consignment was the collection of Hudson River school landscapes and genre paintings owned by the late Luman Reed.
- The cream of British rugby will run out on the hallowed turf in what is expected to be an intense battle for the Rose Bowl Trophy.
- Saturday is Breeders' Cup day Stateside, with the cream of American and European talent flocking to Belmont Park on the East Coast for a quite exhilarating series of races.
- The cream of world squash will be competing for a prize fund of $50,000 when they come to Manchester for the British Open championship in April.
- The cream of the exhibition, however, are the works of fiction.
- The cream of the local players were joined by bassist George Mitchell and reedman Donny McCaslin, who trekked in from New York.
- Friday the 13th may have a bad reputation with some people, but in Ballarat it proved to be a lucky day for those wanting to hear the cream of the next generation of jazz musicians.
- IN 1990, when the Solheim Cup was first contested, the idea was to bring together the cream of women's golf from either side of the Atlantic.
- The cream of the ADF's golfers will be driving for low handicaps and straight putts at the ADF National Golf Championships.
- The cream of British musical talent has been approached to take part in two spectacular concerts in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
- The cream of Scottish dinghy racers converged at the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club to do battle yesterday.
- The cream of the British showbiz world is about to stage a concert for the troops, which will be beamed around the world by satellite.
- The cream of Australia's theatrical crowd gathered at Walsh Bay for the opening of the $42-million Sydney Theatre.
- The cream of local amateur groups are appearing on Stratford's famous stages, packing out the houses for the autumn visitors' season.
- The cream of Europe's squash juniors came to Dublin last weekend for the Irish Junior Open in Westwood.
- The cream of Britain's funniest writers came out in force for the presentation of the first Saga Award for Wit at this year's Folkestone Literary Festival.
- The cream of Europe's railway operators are being encouraged to make bold bids to put Scotland's network on the right track for the 21st century.
- The cream of northern stand-up is coming to York in a show of solidarity for beleaguered York City fans.
Synonyms
best, finest, first class, top, choice, choicest, flower, prize, treasure, pearl, gem, jewel, the jewel in the crown, the crème de la crème, A-list
elite, elect, nonpareil
informal tops, pick of the bunch
4A very pale yellow or off-white colour.
the dress is available in white or cream
as modifier a cream linen jacket
Example sentencesExamples
- Inside, the walls were all plastered and painted pale colours with cream carpets - very novel for the early 1970s in Ireland.
- But when he opened the book, the paper looked an even, suspiciously pale cream colour that was free of brown spots and stains.
- It is best to apply this technique over natural colours such as cream, beige, camel and terracotta to achieve a quality authentic finish.
- He was clean shaven, tanned and wore cream coloured jeans, a white t-shirt and beige training shoes.
- The ceiling arched up to a height of thirty meters, and the entire room was a pale, dusty cream colour.
- The cream colour scheme is complemented by a polished wood floor.
- They range in colour from white and cream to green
- Under the cream coloured jacket was a black shirt, with the top three buttons undone, imitating the model on the web page.
- In the first robbery he dressed in a three quarter length, cream coloured jacket with fur around the edges.
- He was wearing a light blue waist-length jacket and cream coloured tracksuit bottoms.
- The popular colours are beige, cream, brown and copper which are ideal for showing off the intricate work.
- Male bullfrogs have a bright yellow throat while the throat of the female is cream colour.
- The ceiling was adorned with alternate colours of white and cream, and the windows were also coloured white.
- His cream coloured earthenware was christened Queen's ware after Queen Charlotte, who appointed him Queen's Potter in 1762.
- The girl was white, in her mid to late teens, with fair hair, wearing a beige or cream hip length jacket.
- The building is of soft cream colour and its octagonal towers are crowned with cupolas.
- My royal blue uniform skirt and cream coloured blouse were wrinkled slightly, though I paid it little attention.
- Your lucky colours are cream and white and green.
- Neutral colours like brown, cream and black are practical choices for this sort of bag.
- It was painted a horrible cream colour completely covering the beautiful old brickwork.
Synonyms
off-white, whitish, cream-coloured, creamy, ivory, yellowish-white, pearly

verb kriːmkrim

[with object]

1Work (butter, typically with sugar) to form a smooth paste.
you cream the butter first and then add the egg yolks
Example sentencesExamples
- Staff were even instructed to cream the butter before spreading to make sure customers got even less for their money.
- To make the dough cream the butter or margarine with the sugar.
- Usually, recipes tell you to cream the butter with the sugar before adding the eggs.
- Meanwhile, cream the yeast in a bowl with the water and milk, then stir in the butter and keep stirring until it has melted into the mixture.
- You need to have an electric mixer to use the method described, although it is also successful using the traditional method that begins with creaming the butter and sugar.
- In another bowl she creamed the butter and sugar using the electric whisk Jack gave her, then added the eggs.
- Cream the butter, then gradually add the powdered sugar and remaining ingredients.
- Add just a drop of water and cream this to a paste.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the dalda along with the icing sugar with your palm till light and creamy.
- In a food mixer (or with an electric hand-beater), cream the butter well then add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
- For the topping, cream the butter and sugar together and then gently stir in the nuts and berries.
- Cream the butter with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar; then add the eggs slowly, mixing well.
- Then I creamed a largish lump of butter into the flour and sugar mixture, worked it in with a spoon until it was all absorbed, and then poured the crumble mixture over the fruit.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly, then beat in the egg.
Synonyms
purée, liquefy, pulp, crush, press
1. 1.1usually as adjective creamed Mash (a cooked vegetable) with milk or cream.
  creamed turnips
  Example sentencesExamples
  And the scalloped potatoes, creamed spinach, and macaroni and cheese almost make you forget you came for steak.
  I started with country vegetable soup, which was creamed and acceptably hot.
  She cooked him creamed chicken and rice but didn't eat hers.
  The main course - a showy prime rib roast, creamed spinach, and parsley potatoes - echoes the spirit of Christmas past in the best way.
  I had plans to make a green bean dish, creamed onions, and a salad later, while the turkey was in the oven.
  The noontime wedding menu includes chicken roast - chicken mixed with bread filling, mashed potatoes, gravy, creamed celery, pepper cabbage, and other items.
  A large colourful platter was produced which had a large helping of roast lamb garnished with diced turnip, fluffy creamed potatoes and carrot julienne.
  The sprouts are ground, creamed and so sweet and nutty that I even ask for the recipe.
  There was turkey, ham, string beans, creamed corn, peas, carrots, turnips, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
  Avoid entrées that are fried, fricasséed or creamed, and those sautéed or stir-fried in heavy oil.
  He took from the table a white and blue china plate and held it in one hand while he filled it with ladles of smoked ham and thick sausages, stewed potatoes, creamed radishes, and warm cheeses with the other hand.
  For the sides, we had German potatoes and creamed spinach.
  The vegetables include creamed cauliflower, mashed potato, roast potato, carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts and cabbage.
  Were they cooked, creamed, fried, pickled, or raw?
  His challenge was to eat creamed corn and cod liver oil.
  The mains all come with five choices of potatoes, (pan fried, French fried, pub fried, creamed or boiled) and a vegetable selection.
  The spinach was creamed, not wilted, but that did add some flavour.
  As for sides there was creamed spinach, Hen of the Woods mushrooms, and onion rings.
  I ordered two of my favorite dishes, Prime Rib and creamed spinach.
  We all had sides of mashed sweet potatoes, creamed spinach and onion rings.
  Synonyms
  pulp, crush, purée, smash, squash, pound, beat, macerate, liquidize, liquefy, whip, grind, mince, soften, mangle, chew
2. 1.2 Add cream to (coffee)
  she poured Jack a coffee and creamed and sugared it
  Example sentencesExamples
  Sara moved her focus to the caramel of the creamed and honeyed coffee.
2Rub a cosmetic cream into (the skin)
Madge was creaming her face in front of the mirror
Example sentencesExamples
- Even French women of modest means are much more likely than American women to get treatments in spas or clinics that scrub, polish, buff, massage and cream their skins.
- Because you are wearing sandals you attend to your feet - slough the dead skin off, cream them, paint their toenails - they therefore look great.
Synonyms
spread, rub, daub, slap, slather, smother, plaster, slick
3North American informal Defeat (someone) heavily in a sporting contest.
on paper, England should have creamed Scotland
Example sentencesExamples
- Of course, Robby was creaming her.
- My daydreams of creaming him in a spit-off were instantly dashed.
- But once she had completely creamed him during a tournament he began to think differently about her.
- Rebecca and I had creamed our opponents, and the whole team had gone out to Round Table to celebrate our victory.
- Given how the South Africans were creaming the English, it might have been better to simply keep doing so and push for the win as quickly as possible.
- Kim and I were creaming him on the fact that Indian girls have better clothes than the guys, hands down, when his dad suddenly sprung the infamous line.
- I figure he's too gentlemanly to hit a woman, and if he tries it, she'll cream him without even working up a sweat.
- He wasn't about to let Saki humiliate him by first ruining his computer and then creaming him.
- The boys were creaming us every time. Even when they gave us a start they would catch us and overtake us.
- She still decided to run, but we creamed her in the general election.
- Finally it came down to Jason and my sister, and I'm more than ecstatic to report that my sister creamed him, taking home the trophy and bragging rights, which she just happened to use on me for the rest of the week.
- The more time she spent with Leon, the more she wanted Chris to cream him at the strategic game.
- When I used my usual fighting method, right-handed, he creamed me (like he did pretty much everyone else).
- ‘We SO creamed you guys,’ Shannon said breathlessly as they sat down in the grass catching their breaths.
- Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Khal had begun fighting Anax with the basic techniques and was easily creaming Anax.
- Any defense lawyer worth his salt would cream her, and the true rapists would be set free to rape again.
- How can he cream him when he drops out of the race?
- Anyway, I don't want to watch the girls cream the guys so I'll see you guys later.
Synonyms
defeat, beat, best, get the better of, gain the advantage over, prevail over, triumph over, gain a victory over, trounce, rout, thrash, drub, vanquish, conquer, master, overcome, overwhelm, overpower, overthrow, crush, subdue, subjugate
1. 3.1 Collide heavily with (someone), especially in a car.
  she got creamed by a speeding car
  Example sentencesExamples
  The big lefty slugger creamed a low-and-away fastball into the rightfield upper deck for a two-run homer.
  Paul opens his mouth like he's going to say something, and I cream him with a pillow first.
4vulgar slang no object (of a person) be sexually aroused to the point of producing sexual secretions.
1. 4.1with object Moisten (one's underpants) due to sexual arousal.

Phrases

the cream of the crop

The very best of a particular group of people or things.
the researchers and institutions in this network are the cream of the crop
Example sentencesExamples
- Inbound tourist operators are the first to admit their jobs are the cream of the crop.
- We've sifted through the newest influx of items to find the cream of the crop.
- I'm pleased to have heard from the cream of the crop.
- We're going to be looking at the top banana, the big kahuna, the cream of the crop.
- The cast may not be the cream of the crop.
- He seemed the cream of the crop, loads of experience!
- The cream of the crop was selected to play for the national team.
- The cream of the crop are well represented on the recently released 25th anniversary set, a double-disc effort comprising 41 tracks.
- In sports, the cream of the crop is skimmed at each level.
- Due to a cream of the crop matching service finding games is a cinch.
- However, it is important to only rehire the cream of the crop!

Phrasal Verbs

cream something off

1Take the best of (a group of people or things), especially in a way that is considered unfair.
the schools cream off some of the more able pupils
Example sentencesExamples
- The specialized schools will continue to cream off the very best of our students, while the marginal and challenged are left behind in the general high school population.
- The result has been destructive with ‘top’ schools creaming off the best talent.
- Who historically has skimmed the cream off the top?
- Of course, the small integrated schools will cream off a lot of the glory because of their name and ethos.
- His argument is that grammar schools depress standards by creaming off the most able pupils.
- Neighbouring schools and boroughs complained that brighter children were being creamed off, seriously disadvantaging those schools which were still genuinely comprehensive.
- Lucky or prescient players would win fabulous prizes, and pure, unbiased, aggregate intelligence could be creamed off the top because markets always get it right in the end.
- Now admittedly, this is largely because of the fees being creamed off by the investment managers.
- They enable women to manage this double shift, but at the cost of their ambition, creating a twin-track labour market with men creaming off all the top jobs.
- Any system which creams off the most academically gifted children and then submits them to a national test set by all pupils should have outstanding results.
Synonyms
pick and choose
1. 1.1Make (an excessive profit) on a transaction.
  they have been accused of creaming off fat profits in house insurance commission
  Example sentencesExamples
  I take the risk, the government creams off some of my profit.
  Inquiries revealed he had also creamed off £70,000 in a VAT fraud, had once been sacked as Labour councillor on a city council and had a criminal history dating back 29 years.
  Often, farmers get very little for the food they produce and the supermarkets cream off the profits.
  Firms will pay a fee to the Post Office, which enables them to cream off a big profit.
  Instead, it is expected to recommend fees based on the amount being taken out, in a bid to protect the poorest people from having disproportionate amounts creamed off their spending money.
  She never seemed to be content to simply cream off the profit from her acquisitions or her trade.
  Both firms contend that they have not been creaming off massive profits from the deal, but have been covering only their costs over the enormous work involved.
  The latter, they said, also creamed off part of ‘surplus value,’ and so created the conditions for underconsumption.
  Having winnings handed over without any deductions is an exciting and potentially rewarding perk for backers, who, until today, have seen nine per cent in tax creamed off their returns.
  In theory they can offer cheap loans because they are run by volunteers and there are no shareholders creaming off the profits.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French cresme, from a blend of late Latin cramum (probably of Gaulish origin) and ecclesiastical Latin chrisma (see chrism).

Rhymes

abeam, agleam, beam, blaspheme, bream, deem, deme, downstream, dream, esteem, extreme, gleam, hakim, kilim, meme, midstream, Nîmes, régime, scheme, scream, seam, seem, steam, stream, supreme, team, teem, theme, upstream

Definition of cream in US English:

cream

nounkrēmkrim

1The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid which rises to the top when milk is left to stand and which can be eaten as an accompaniment to desserts or used as a cooking ingredient.
strawberries and cream
as modifier a cream sauce
Example sentencesExamples
- Next, the milk is separated into skim milk and cream.
- Combine the eggs and cream or evaporated milk with salt and pepper to taste.
- As such, cream would not rise to the top of a milk bottle and the entire mixture would be uniform.
- The terrine batter itself is made of eggs, flour, milk, cream and/or butter.
- The plant will produce condensed milk and cream, and a butter-producing line will be installed by next February.
- Stir in yoghurt, cream, and coconut milk, and cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat.
- I substitute condensed milk for cream and flavor it with allspice and ginger.
- Pour the cream and evaporated milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
- The latter was offered with milk and cream or marshmallow.
- Put the chocolate into a blender and pour on the hot milk and cream and leave to stand for one minute.
- The condensed skim milk and cream are combined to create cheddar cheese.
- Yes, it's great to have some cream with your strawberries, and perhaps a slice of cheddar with your apple.
- There seem to be three types of Christmas cakes: chocolate, cheesecake, and the most popular sponge cake with cream and strawberries.
- Bring the milk and cream to the boil in a large saucepan and add the garlic, herbs and seasoning.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, cream, and half the sugar to a boil.
- Cutting out the obvious milk, butter, cream, yoghurt, and cheese is not enough.
- You can also get vitamin D from cheese, butter, margarine, cream, fortified milk, fish, oysters and fortified cereals.
- They would let whole milk stand for several hours until the lighter cream rose to the top.
- Serve with a scoop of ice-cream or accompany with cream or crème fraîche.
- What goes best with warm apple desserts - traditional cream, crème fraîche or mascarpone?
1. 1.1 The part of a liquid that gathers at the top.
  Example sentencesExamples
  After about ten hours the cream would rise to the top of the milk pans.
  By the time I reached her home the cream was clearing the jar in lumps.
  We're starting to see the cream rising to the top.
  Mix one ounce of soap and one ounce of table salt with enough water to make a cream.
2. 1.2 A sauce, soup, dessert, or similar food containing cream or milk or having the consistency of cream.
  a can of cream of mushroom soup
  Example sentencesExamples
  There's only so much hot sauce you can add to cream of mushroom soup.
  There is Christmas Pudding with brandy cream sauce and Hot Mince Pie, and Fig Tarts.
  Most of the time it didn't have any actual meat anyway, it was mostly stuffing and cream of chicken soup.
  Inside a long, high room, on mustard and black linens, sits a bowl of gently curried cream of carrot soup.
  Spoon some mushroom cream around the dish and garnish with chives and chervil.
  Pour the cream into serving dishes and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours.
  You can also add it to canned soup, such as cream of tomato, or mix it into a salad.
  The next course of cream of barley soup was more to their liking.
  When an order comes in for cream of cauliflower soup it is poured from the pan, garnished with Parmesan and served.
  On another station there was a baked salmon ‘Wellington’ in puff pastry, with three sauces, a seafood paella and a cream of seafood soup.
  My selection was one of the specials, cream of cauliflower soup and a sandwich in brown bread.
  It is the perfect raw material for that gourmet's dish, cream of parsley soup.
  There was a choice of cream of broccoli soup, warm chicken liver salad, and herb and garlic crusted mussels.
  The teahouse also offers light meals such as sausage rice with cream sauce and curry beef rice.
  Foods like fettuccine Alfredo or cream of crab soup are loaded with fat.
  Mix tuna, egg, cheese and cream of mushroom soup together in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon until mixture is somewhat uniform.
  If there's space left over, I'll toss in my wife's recipe for cream of broccoli soup.
  Visitors can try making dishes like lobster cream sauce and sautéed flounder at the four-year-old Culinary Center of Monterey.
  Then I have a bag of freeze-dried supper - either chicken curry or cod in cream sauce.
  I choose cream of celery soup, followed by a terribly healthy spinach and avocado salad.
3. 1.3 A candy of a specified flavor that is creamy in texture, typically covered with chocolate.
  a peppermint cream
  Example sentencesExamples
  In most countries, including the rest of the English-speaking world, similar confections are referred to simply as coconut candies or coconut creams.
  I fetched the bag, which smelt of diesel fumes and coconut creams, and quickly looked inside.
  He informs Raina that only young, inexperienced soldiers carry cartridges into combat; older and savvier ones stock up on chocolate creams.
  So I graduated to chocolate-dipped peppermint creams - so elegant that Mum would serve them with pride (mine and hers) with the coffee at the end of her dinner parties.
  Determined to prove her innocence, she then paid various small children to buy sweets from the same shop where she had purchased the chocolate creams.
2A thick liquid or semisolid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin.
shaving cream
moisturizing creams
Example sentencesExamples
- Put cream on your skin immediately after drying off.
- A good shaving cream or bath lotion will protect your skin from razor burn.
- Dry skin lotions, creams, or thicker preparations may be used to lubricate the skin, prevent fissures, and keep the skin pliable.
- As close as he is, Rena can smell his skin, with its faint scent of soap and shaving cream.
- The locker rooms include shaving cream, deodorant, powder, blow dryers and lotion.
- They can be applied directly to the skin as lotions, creams or ointments.
- Apply an emollient cream or ointment after washing, bathing or showering and between baths or showers, as often as necessary.
- He pulled out his razor and coated his face with shaving cream, preparing to shave, which he really needed to do.
- The basic skin cosmetics include cleansers, creams, and colorants.
- If you are concerned about caring for your skin you can buy skin cream, bug balm and wind balm - all made from only natural ingredients.
- Finally, towel dry your head and use a non-comedogenic cream to moisturize your skin - it won't clog your pores.
- The medicated cream could make the skin dry and cause itching.
- If your moisturizing lotion or cream is giving you a rash or causing skin eruptions, lanolin could be the culprit.
- She tests every color on her face, with the joy of self-transformation shared by anyone who has ever put on a mask, makeup or shaving cream.
- Keep your skin moisturized using creams and lotions designed to prevent stretch marks.
- Instead of shaving cream, use lotion or hair conditioner to shave.
- After showering with this mixture, I slather on thick, rich cream for fresh, exfoliated skin.
- However, powder blusher is better for older skin than cream.
- Calendula petals can be used to make a nourishing skin cream or cleanser, and a strong infusion made from marigold petals can be used to lighten hair.
- Jim filled his doorway, face half covered in shaving cream, eyebrows creased with concern.
Synonyms
lotion, ointment, rub, cosmetic, application, preparation, emollient, moisturizer, paste, gel, salve, unguent, embrocation, balm, liniment, pomade
3The very best of a group of people or things.
the paper's readership is the cream of American society
Example sentencesExamples
- The cream of Australia's theatrical crowd gathered at Walsh Bay for the opening of the $42-million Sydney Theatre.
- The cream of local amateur groups are appearing on Stratford's famous stages, packing out the houses for the autumn visitors' season.
- The cream of Scottish dinghy racers converged at the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club to do battle yesterday.
- The cream of the British showbiz world is about to stage a concert for the troops, which will be beamed around the world by satellite.
- The cream of British musical talent has been approached to take part in two spectacular concerts in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
- The cream of the film industry was at the ‘Unity of Light’ concert and they vied with one another to enthral the huge crowd.
- The cream of that consignment was the collection of Hudson River school landscapes and genre paintings owned by the late Luman Reed.
- Saturday is Breeders' Cup day Stateside, with the cream of American and European talent flocking to Belmont Park on the East Coast for a quite exhilarating series of races.
- The cream of Britain's funniest writers came out in force for the presentation of the first Saga Award for Wit at this year's Folkestone Literary Festival.
- The cream of northern stand-up is coming to York in a show of solidarity for beleaguered York City fans.
- IN 1990, when the Solheim Cup was first contested, the idea was to bring together the cream of women's golf from either side of the Atlantic.
- The cream of the exhibition, however, are the works of fiction.
- The cream of world squash will be competing for a prize fund of $50,000 when they come to Manchester for the British Open championship in April.
- Friday the 13th may have a bad reputation with some people, but in Ballarat it proved to be a lucky day for those wanting to hear the cream of the next generation of jazz musicians.
- The cream of the ADF's golfers will be driving for low handicaps and straight putts at the ADF National Golf Championships.
- The cream of Europe's railway operators are being encouraged to make bold bids to put Scotland's network on the right track for the 21st century.
- The cream of Europe's squash juniors came to Dublin last weekend for the Irish Junior Open in Westwood.
- The cream of British rugby will run out on the hallowed turf in what is expected to be an intense battle for the Rose Bowl Trophy.
- The cream of the local players were joined by bassist George Mitchell and reedman Donny McCaslin, who trekked in from New York.
- The cream of South Africa's U16 rugby players arrive here tomorrow for the Coca-Cola-sponsored Grant Khomo tournament.
Synonyms
best, finest, first class, top, choice, choicest, flower, prize, treasure, pearl, gem, jewel, the jewel in the crown, the crème de la crème, a-list
4A very pale yellow or off-white color.
the dress is available in white or cream
as modifier a cream linen jacket
Example sentencesExamples
- My royal blue uniform skirt and cream coloured blouse were wrinkled slightly, though I paid it little attention.
- Your lucky colours are cream and white and green.
- He was clean shaven, tanned and wore cream coloured jeans, a white t-shirt and beige training shoes.
- It is best to apply this technique over natural colours such as cream, beige, camel and terracotta to achieve a quality authentic finish.
- It was painted a horrible cream colour completely covering the beautiful old brickwork.
- The ceiling was adorned with alternate colours of white and cream, and the windows were also coloured white.
- He was wearing a light blue waist-length jacket and cream coloured tracksuit bottoms.
- Male bullfrogs have a bright yellow throat while the throat of the female is cream colour.
- Inside, the walls were all plastered and painted pale colours with cream carpets - very novel for the early 1970s in Ireland.
- The girl was white, in her mid to late teens, with fair hair, wearing a beige or cream hip length jacket.
- The cream colour scheme is complemented by a polished wood floor.
- Under the cream coloured jacket was a black shirt, with the top three buttons undone, imitating the model on the web page.
- Neutral colours like brown, cream and black are practical choices for this sort of bag.
- In the first robbery he dressed in a three quarter length, cream coloured jacket with fur around the edges.
- They range in colour from white and cream to green
- His cream coloured earthenware was christened Queen's ware after Queen Charlotte, who appointed him Queen's Potter in 1762.
- But when he opened the book, the paper looked an even, suspiciously pale cream colour that was free of brown spots and stains.
- The building is of soft cream colour and its octagonal towers are crowned with cupolas.
- The ceiling arched up to a height of thirty meters, and the entire room was a pale, dusty cream colour.
- The popular colours are beige, cream, brown and copper which are ideal for showing off the intricate work.
Synonyms
off-white, whitish, cream-coloured, creamy, ivory, yellowish-white, pearly

verbkrēmkrim

[with object]

1Work (butter, typically with sugar) to form a smooth soft paste.
Example sentencesExamples
- Usually, recipes tell you to cream the butter with the sugar before adding the eggs.
- To make the dough cream the butter or margarine with the sugar.
- Meanwhile, cream the yeast in a bowl with the water and milk, then stir in the butter and keep stirring until it has melted into the mixture.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Cream the butter, then gradually add the powdered sugar and remaining ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the dalda along with the icing sugar with your palm till light and creamy.
- You need to have an electric mixer to use the method described, although it is also successful using the traditional method that begins with creaming the butter and sugar.
- Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly, then beat in the egg.
- Cream the butter with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl she creamed the butter and sugar using the electric whisk Jack gave her, then added the eggs.
- Staff were even instructed to cream the butter before spreading to make sure customers got even less for their money.
- In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar; then add the eggs slowly, mixing well.
- In a food mixer (or with an electric hand-beater), cream the butter well then add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add just a drop of water and cream this to a paste.
- For the topping, cream the butter and sugar together and then gently stir in the nuts and berries.
- Then I creamed a largish lump of butter into the flour and sugar mixture, worked it in with a spoon until it was all absorbed, and then poured the crumble mixture over the fruit.
Synonyms
purée, liquefy, pulp, crush, press
1. 1.1usually as adjective creamed Mash (a cooked vegetable) and mix with milk or cream.
  creamed turnips
  Example sentencesExamples
  He took from the table a white and blue china plate and held it in one hand while he filled it with ladles of smoked ham and thick sausages, stewed potatoes, creamed radishes, and warm cheeses with the other hand.
  And the scalloped potatoes, creamed spinach, and macaroni and cheese almost make you forget you came for steak.
  As for sides there was creamed spinach, Hen of the Woods mushrooms, and onion rings.
  His challenge was to eat creamed corn and cod liver oil.
  The noontime wedding menu includes chicken roast - chicken mixed with bread filling, mashed potatoes, gravy, creamed celery, pepper cabbage, and other items.
  We all had sides of mashed sweet potatoes, creamed spinach and onion rings.
  A large colourful platter was produced which had a large helping of roast lamb garnished with diced turnip, fluffy creamed potatoes and carrot julienne.
  I started with country vegetable soup, which was creamed and acceptably hot.
  I ordered two of my favorite dishes, Prime Rib and creamed spinach.
  She cooked him creamed chicken and rice but didn't eat hers.
  The mains all come with five choices of potatoes, (pan fried, French fried, pub fried, creamed or boiled) and a vegetable selection.
  The vegetables include creamed cauliflower, mashed potato, roast potato, carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts and cabbage.
  The main course - a showy prime rib roast, creamed spinach, and parsley potatoes - echoes the spirit of Christmas past in the best way.
  I had plans to make a green bean dish, creamed onions, and a salad later, while the turkey was in the oven.
  Were they cooked, creamed, fried, pickled, or raw?
  The sprouts are ground, creamed and so sweet and nutty that I even ask for the recipe.
  For the sides, we had German potatoes and creamed spinach.
  There was turkey, ham, string beans, creamed corn, peas, carrots, turnips, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
  Avoid entrées that are fried, fricasséed or creamed, and those sautéed or stir-fried in heavy oil.
  The spinach was creamed, not wilted, but that did add some flavour.
  Synonyms
  pulp, crush, purée, smash, squash, pound, beat, macerate, liquidize, liquefy, whip, grind, mince, soften, mangle, chew
2. 1.2 Add cream to (coffee).
  Example sentencesExamples
  Sara moved her focus to the caramel of the creamed and honeyed coffee.
2Rub a cosmetic cream into (the skin)
Madge was creaming her face in front of the mirror
Example sentencesExamples
- Because you are wearing sandals you attend to your feet - slough the dead skin off, cream them, paint their toenails - they therefore look great.
- Even French women of modest means are much more likely than American women to get treatments in spas or clinics that scrub, polish, buff, massage and cream their skins.
Synonyms
spread, rub, daub, slap, slather, smother, plaster, slick
3North American informal Defeat (someone) heavily, especially in a sports contest.
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘We SO creamed you guys,’ Shannon said breathlessly as they sat down in the grass catching their breaths.
- The boys were creaming us every time. Even when they gave us a start they would catch us and overtake us.
- Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Khal had begun fighting Anax with the basic techniques and was easily creaming Anax.
- Given how the South Africans were creaming the English, it might have been better to simply keep doing so and push for the win as quickly as possible.
- He wasn't about to let Saki humiliate him by first ruining his computer and then creaming him.
- When I used my usual fighting method, right-handed, he creamed me (like he did pretty much everyone else).
- Finally it came down to Jason and my sister, and I'm more than ecstatic to report that my sister creamed him, taking home the trophy and bragging rights, which she just happened to use on me for the rest of the week.
- My daydreams of creaming him in a spit-off were instantly dashed.
- I figure he's too gentlemanly to hit a woman, and if he tries it, she'll cream him without even working up a sweat.
- The more time she spent with Leon, the more she wanted Chris to cream him at the strategic game.
- But once she had completely creamed him during a tournament he began to think differently about her.
- Of course, Robby was creaming her.
- Kim and I were creaming him on the fact that Indian girls have better clothes than the guys, hands down, when his dad suddenly sprung the infamous line.
- Any defense lawyer worth his salt would cream her, and the true rapists would be set free to rape again.
- She still decided to run, but we creamed her in the general election.
- Rebecca and I had creamed our opponents, and the whole team had gone out to Round Table to celebrate our victory.
- Anyway, I don't want to watch the girls cream the guys so I'll see you guys later.
- How can he cream him when he drops out of the race?
Synonyms
defeat, beat, best, get the better of, gain the advantage over, prevail over, triumph over, gain a victory over, trounce, rout, thrash, drub, vanquish, conquer, master, overcome, overwhelm, overpower, overthrow, crush, subdue, subjugate
1. 3.1 Hit or collide heavily and violently with (someone), especially in a car.
  she got creamed by a speeding car
  Example sentencesExamples
  The big lefty slugger creamed a low-and-away fastball into the rightfield upper deck for a two-run homer.
  Paul opens his mouth like he's going to say something, and I cream him with a pillow first.
4vulgar slang no object (of a person) be sexually aroused to the point of producing sexual secretions.
1. 4.1with object Moisten (one's underpants) due to sexual arousal.

Phrases

the cream of the crop

The very best of a particular group of people or things.
the researchers and institutions in this network are the cream of the crop
Example sentencesExamples
- The cast may not be the cream of the crop.
- In sports, the cream of the crop is skimmed at each level.
- He seemed the cream of the crop, loads of experience!
- The cream of the crop was selected to play for the national team.
- Due to a cream of the crop matching service finding games is a cinch.
- Inbound tourist operators are the first to admit their jobs are the cream of the crop.
- We've sifted through the newest influx of items to find the cream of the crop.
- However, it is important to only rehire the cream of the crop!
- I'm pleased to have heard from the cream of the crop.
- The cream of the crop are well represented on the recently released 25th anniversary set, a double-disc effort comprising 41 tracks.
- We're going to be looking at the top banana, the big kahuna, the cream of the crop.

Phrasal Verbs

cream something off

1Take the best of (a group of people or things), especially in a way that is considered unfair.
the schools cream off some of the better students
Example sentencesExamples
- His argument is that grammar schools depress standards by creaming off the most able pupils.
- Who historically has skimmed the cream off the top?
- Of course, the small integrated schools will cream off a lot of the glory because of their name and ethos.
- The result has been destructive with ‘top’ schools creaming off the best talent.
- Now admittedly, this is largely because of the fees being creamed off by the investment managers.
- Lucky or prescient players would win fabulous prizes, and pure, unbiased, aggregate intelligence could be creamed off the top because markets always get it right in the end.
- They enable women to manage this double shift, but at the cost of their ambition, creating a twin-track labour market with men creaming off all the top jobs.
- The specialized schools will continue to cream off the very best of our students, while the marginal and challenged are left behind in the general high school population.
- Neighbouring schools and boroughs complained that brighter children were being creamed off, seriously disadvantaging those schools which were still genuinely comprehensive.
- Any system which creams off the most academically gifted children and then submits them to a national test set by all pupils should have outstanding results.
Synonyms
pick and choose
1. 1.1Make a disproportionate or excessive profit on a transaction.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Governments of all colours cream off taxes and then use them to bribe the special interest groups whose support they need.
  But the promises of prize money and appearance fees that illuminate a way out of poverty also make youngsters easy prey for unscrupulous agents looking to cream off a large share of the proceeds.
  He observes that in Germany the copyright union that ostensibly collects all of these taxes on resales from art dealers creams off 60 percent of everything that comes in to pay the salaries of the copyright union employees.
  While patient care suffered and continues to do so, numerous managers are creaming off the top with salaries that we as nurses can only dream about.
  However, hosting the games cost NSW taxpayers about $2 billion, although the AOC creamed off a $100 million surplus which guaranteed its future.
  He has been subjected to hours of questioning this week on the web of offshore companies which investigators suspect was used to cream off cash and provide a smoke screen to divert regulators.
  Firstly, the less you invest the higher the percentage the company creams off your normal contribution.
  Those active in the sector who were creaming it off during the boom are having to fight for business now.
  In the past they were content with creaming off the surplus through bribes and insider dealing, but for some time now they have decided they want the lot.
  This allowed the regime to sell 10% more oil to pay for the imports and to cream the extra money off for itself.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French cresme, from a blend of late Latin cramum (probably of Gaulish origin) and ecclesiastical Latin chrisma (see chrism).

单词	cream
释义	Definition of cream in English: cream noun kriːmkrim mass noun 1The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid which rises to the top when milk is left to stand and which can be eaten as an accompaniment to desserts or used as a cooking ingredient. strawberries and cream as modifier a cream cake Example sentencesExamples Combine the eggs and cream or evaporated milk with salt and pepper to taste. They would let whole milk stand for several hours until the lighter cream rose to the top. Serve with a scoop of ice-cream or accompany with cream or crème fraîche. You can also get vitamin D from cheese, butter, margarine, cream, fortified milk, fish, oysters and fortified cereals. The condensed skim milk and cream are combined to create cheddar cheese. The terrine batter itself is made of eggs, flour, milk, cream and/or butter. I substitute condensed milk for cream and flavor it with allspice and ginger. As such, cream would not rise to the top of a milk bottle and the entire mixture would be uniform. Bring the milk and cream to the boil in a large saucepan and add the garlic, herbs and seasoning. Next, the milk is separated into skim milk and cream. Yes, it's great to have some cream with your strawberries, and perhaps a slice of cheddar with your apple. The plant will produce condensed milk and cream, and a butter-producing line will be installed by next February. Cutting out the obvious milk, butter, cream, yoghurt, and cheese is not enough. There seem to be three types of Christmas cakes: chocolate, cheesecake, and the most popular sponge cake with cream and strawberries. The latter was offered with milk and cream or marshmallow. What goes best with warm apple desserts - traditional cream, crème fraîche or mascarpone? In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, cream, and half the sugar to a boil. Stir in yoghurt, cream, and coconut milk, and cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat. Put the chocolate into a blender and pour on the hot milk and cream and leave to stand for one minute. Pour the cream and evaporated milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil. 1.1 The part of a liquid that gathers at the top. the tank contains 24,000 gallons of cream and 12,000 gallons of serum Example sentencesExamples After about ten hours the cream would rise to the top of the milk pans. By the time I reached her home the cream was clearing the jar in lumps. Mix one ounce of soap and one ounce of table salt with enough water to make a cream. We're starting to see the cream rising to the top. 1.2 A sauce, soup, dessert, or other dish containing cream or having a creamy consistency. a tin of cream of mushroom soup Example sentencesExamples If there's space left over, I'll toss in my wife's recipe for cream of broccoli soup. Most of the time it didn't have any actual meat anyway, it was mostly stuffing and cream of chicken soup. Mix tuna, egg, cheese and cream of mushroom soup together in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon until mixture is somewhat uniform. The next course of cream of barley soup was more to their liking. On another station there was a baked salmon ‘Wellington’ in puff pastry, with three sauces, a seafood paella and a cream of seafood soup. You can also add it to canned soup, such as cream of tomato, or mix it into a salad. Foods like fettuccine Alfredo or cream of crab soup are loaded with fat. Spoon some mushroom cream around the dish and garnish with chives and chervil. It is the perfect raw material for that gourmet's dish, cream of parsley soup. I choose cream of celery soup, followed by a terribly healthy spinach and avocado salad. Inside a long, high room, on mustard and black linens, sits a bowl of gently curried cream of carrot soup. When an order comes in for cream of cauliflower soup it is poured from the pan, garnished with Parmesan and served. Visitors can try making dishes like lobster cream sauce and sautéed flounder at the four-year-old Culinary Center of Monterey. There was a choice of cream of broccoli soup, warm chicken liver salad, and herb and garlic crusted mussels. Pour the cream into serving dishes and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours. There's only so much hot sauce you can add to cream of mushroom soup. My selection was one of the specials, cream of cauliflower soup and a sandwich in brown bread. The teahouse also offers light meals such as sausage rice with cream sauce and curry beef rice. Then I have a bag of freeze-dried supper - either chicken curry or cod in cream sauce. There is Christmas Pudding with brandy cream sauce and Hot Mince Pie, and Fig Tarts. 1.3count noun A sweet of a specified flavour which is creamy in texture. a peppermint cream Example sentencesExamples In most countries, including the rest of the English-speaking world, similar confections are referred to simply as coconut candies or coconut creams. I fetched the bag, which smelt of diesel fumes and coconut creams, and quickly looked inside. He informs Raina that only young, inexperienced soldiers carry cartridges into combat; older and savvier ones stock up on chocolate creams. So I graduated to chocolate-dipped peppermint creams - so elegant that Mum would serve them with pride (mine and hers) with the coffee at the end of her dinner parties. Determined to prove her innocence, she then paid various small children to buy sweets from the same shop where she had purchased the chocolate creams. 1.4count noun A biscuit with a creamy filling. a custard cream Example sentencesExamples I have no idea why I was suddenly badgered by the smell of those biscuits in particular, rather than, say, Garibaldi (squashed-fly biscuits) or custard creams. When I was very little it contained a selection of biscuits including malted milks, morning coffees, digestives and custard creams. The biscuit factory closed down its biscuits development section and rode out the recession on old favourites such as custard creams and digestives. It became an alternative to rosewater, particularly in rich seed cakes, almond cakes and biscuits, and dessert creams. Many are the tedious meetings I have sat through where the only relief was to be found in a custard cream. And besides, by then she'd already eaten all the custard creams. All we were offered were packets of sweet custard creams and chocolates. As well as a plentiful supply of bourbons and custard creams, one of the first things the nurse will do is check the level of iron in your blood beforehand to ensure you won't feel faint afterwards. 2A thick liquid or semi-solid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin. shaving cream count noun moisturizing creams Example sentencesExamples He pulled out his razor and coated his face with shaving cream, preparing to shave, which he really needed to do. Calendula petals can be used to make a nourishing skin cream or cleanser, and a strong infusion made from marigold petals can be used to lighten hair. Apply an emollient cream or ointment after washing, bathing or showering and between baths or showers, as often as necessary. Dry skin lotions, creams, or thicker preparations may be used to lubricate the skin, prevent fissures, and keep the skin pliable. She tests every color on her face, with the joy of self-transformation shared by anyone who has ever put on a mask, makeup or shaving cream. They can be applied directly to the skin as lotions, creams or ointments. Jim filled his doorway, face half covered in shaving cream, eyebrows creased with concern. If you are concerned about caring for your skin you can buy skin cream, bug balm and wind balm - all made from only natural ingredients. If your moisturizing lotion or cream is giving you a rash or causing skin eruptions, lanolin could be the culprit. However, powder blusher is better for older skin than cream. Instead of shaving cream, use lotion or hair conditioner to shave. After showering with this mixture, I slather on thick, rich cream for fresh, exfoliated skin. As close as he is, Rena can smell his skin, with its faint scent of soap and shaving cream. The locker rooms include shaving cream, deodorant, powder, blow dryers and lotion. Put cream on your skin immediately after drying off. Keep your skin moisturized using creams and lotions designed to prevent stretch marks. The basic skin cosmetics include cleansers, creams, and colorants. The medicated cream could make the skin dry and cause itching. Finally, towel dry your head and use a non-comedogenic cream to moisturize your skin - it won't clog your pores. A good shaving cream or bath lotion will protect your skin from razor burn. Synonyms lotion, ointment, rub, cosmetic, application, preparation, emollient, moisturizer, paste, gel, salve, unguent, embrocation, balm, liniment, pomade archaic unction 3The very best of a group of people or things. the paper's readership is the cream of American society Example sentencesExamples The cream of the film industry was at the ‘Unity of Light’ concert and they vied with one another to enthral the huge crowd. The cream of South Africa's U16 rugby players arrive here tomorrow for the Coca-Cola-sponsored Grant Khomo tournament. The cream of that consignment was the collection of Hudson River school landscapes and genre paintings owned by the late Luman Reed. The cream of British rugby will run out on the hallowed turf in what is expected to be an intense battle for the Rose Bowl Trophy. Saturday is Breeders' Cup day Stateside, with the cream of American and European talent flocking to Belmont Park on the East Coast for a quite exhilarating series of races. The cream of world squash will be competing for a prize fund of $50,000 when they come to Manchester for the British Open championship in April. The cream of the exhibition, however, are the works of fiction. The cream of the local players were joined by bassist George Mitchell and reedman Donny McCaslin, who trekked in from New York. Friday the 13th may have a bad reputation with some people, but in Ballarat it proved to be a lucky day for those wanting to hear the cream of the next generation of jazz musicians. IN 1990, when the Solheim Cup was first contested, the idea was to bring together the cream of women's golf from either side of the Atlantic. The cream of the ADF's golfers will be driving for low handicaps and straight putts at the ADF National Golf Championships. The cream of British musical talent has been approached to take part in two spectacular concerts in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The cream of Scottish dinghy racers converged at the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club to do battle yesterday. The cream of the British showbiz world is about to stage a concert for the troops, which will be beamed around the world by satellite. The cream of Australia's theatrical crowd gathered at Walsh Bay for the opening of the $42-million Sydney Theatre. The cream of local amateur groups are appearing on Stratford's famous stages, packing out the houses for the autumn visitors' season. The cream of Europe's squash juniors came to Dublin last weekend for the Irish Junior Open in Westwood. The cream of Britain's funniest writers came out in force for the presentation of the first Saga Award for Wit at this year's Folkestone Literary Festival. The cream of Europe's railway operators are being encouraged to make bold bids to put Scotland's network on the right track for the 21st century. The cream of northern stand-up is coming to York in a show of solidarity for beleaguered York City fans. Synonyms best, finest, first class, top, choice, choicest, flower, prize, treasure, pearl, gem, jewel, the jewel in the crown, the crème de la crème, A-list elite, elect, nonpareil informal tops, pick of the bunch 4A very pale yellow or off-white colour. the dress is available in white or cream as modifier a cream linen jacket Example sentencesExamples Inside, the walls were all plastered and painted pale colours with cream carpets - very novel for the early 1970s in Ireland. But when he opened the book, the paper looked an even, suspiciously pale cream colour that was free of brown spots and stains. It is best to apply this technique over natural colours such as cream, beige, camel and terracotta to achieve a quality authentic finish. He was clean shaven, tanned and wore cream coloured jeans, a white t-shirt and beige training shoes. The ceiling arched up to a height of thirty meters, and the entire room was a pale, dusty cream colour. The cream colour scheme is complemented by a polished wood floor. They range in colour from white and cream to green Under the cream coloured jacket was a black shirt, with the top three buttons undone, imitating the model on the web page. In the first robbery he dressed in a three quarter length, cream coloured jacket with fur around the edges. He was wearing a light blue waist-length jacket and cream coloured tracksuit bottoms. The popular colours are beige, cream, brown and copper which are ideal for showing off the intricate work. Male bullfrogs have a bright yellow throat while the throat of the female is cream colour. The ceiling was adorned with alternate colours of white and cream, and the windows were also coloured white. His cream coloured earthenware was christened Queen's ware after Queen Charlotte, who appointed him Queen's Potter in 1762. The girl was white, in her mid to late teens, with fair hair, wearing a beige or cream hip length jacket. The building is of soft cream colour and its octagonal towers are crowned with cupolas. My royal blue uniform skirt and cream coloured blouse were wrinkled slightly, though I paid it little attention. Your lucky colours are cream and white and green. Neutral colours like brown, cream and black are practical choices for this sort of bag. It was painted a horrible cream colour completely covering the beautiful old brickwork. Synonyms off-white, whitish, cream-coloured, creamy, ivory, yellowish-white, pearly verb kriːmkrim [with object] 1Work (butter, typically with sugar) to form a smooth paste. you cream the butter first and then add the egg yolks Example sentencesExamples Staff were even instructed to cream the butter before spreading to make sure customers got even less for their money. To make the dough cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. Usually, recipes tell you to cream the butter with the sugar before adding the eggs. Meanwhile, cream the yeast in a bowl with the water and milk, then stir in the butter and keep stirring until it has melted into the mixture. You need to have an electric mixer to use the method described, although it is also successful using the traditional method that begins with creaming the butter and sugar. In another bowl she creamed the butter and sugar using the electric whisk Jack gave her, then added the eggs. Cream the butter, then gradually add the powdered sugar and remaining ingredients. Add just a drop of water and cream this to a paste. In a mixing bowl, cream the dalda along with the icing sugar with your palm till light and creamy. In a food mixer (or with an electric hand-beater), cream the butter well then add the sugar and beat until fluffy. For the topping, cream the butter and sugar together and then gently stir in the nuts and berries. Cream the butter with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar; then add the eggs slowly, mixing well. Then I creamed a largish lump of butter into the flour and sugar mixture, worked it in with a spoon until it was all absorbed, and then poured the crumble mixture over the fruit. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly, then beat in the egg. Synonyms purée, liquefy, pulp, crush, press 1.1usually as adjective creamed Mash (a cooked vegetable) with milk or cream. creamed turnips Example sentencesExamples And the scalloped potatoes, creamed spinach, and macaroni and cheese almost make you forget you came for steak. I started with country vegetable soup, which was creamed and acceptably hot. She cooked him creamed chicken and rice but didn't eat hers. The main course - a showy prime rib roast, creamed spinach, and parsley potatoes - echoes the spirit of Christmas past in the best way. I had plans to make a green bean dish, creamed onions, and a salad later, while the turkey was in the oven. The noontime wedding menu includes chicken roast - chicken mixed with bread filling, mashed potatoes, gravy, creamed celery, pepper cabbage, and other items. A large colourful platter was produced which had a large helping of roast lamb garnished with diced turnip, fluffy creamed potatoes and carrot julienne. The sprouts are ground, creamed and so sweet and nutty that I even ask for the recipe. There was turkey, ham, string beans, creamed corn, peas, carrots, turnips, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Avoid entrées that are fried, fricasséed or creamed, and those sautéed or stir-fried in heavy oil. He took from the table a white and blue china plate and held it in one hand while he filled it with ladles of smoked ham and thick sausages, stewed potatoes, creamed radishes, and warm cheeses with the other hand. For the sides, we had German potatoes and creamed spinach. The vegetables include creamed cauliflower, mashed potato, roast potato, carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. Were they cooked, creamed, fried, pickled, or raw? His challenge was to eat creamed corn and cod liver oil. The mains all come with five choices of potatoes, (pan fried, French fried, pub fried, creamed or boiled) and a vegetable selection. The spinach was creamed, not wilted, but that did add some flavour. As for sides there was creamed spinach, Hen of the Woods mushrooms, and onion rings. I ordered two of my favorite dishes, Prime Rib and creamed spinach. We all had sides of mashed sweet potatoes, creamed spinach and onion rings. Synonyms pulp, crush, purée, smash, squash, pound, beat, macerate, liquidize, liquefy, whip, grind, mince, soften, mangle, chew 1.2 Add cream to (coffee) she poured Jack a coffee and creamed and sugared it Example sentencesExamples Sara moved her focus to the caramel of the creamed and honeyed coffee. 2Rub a cosmetic cream into (the skin) Madge was creaming her face in front of the mirror Example sentencesExamples Even French women of modest means are much more likely than American women to get treatments in spas or clinics that scrub, polish, buff, massage and cream their skins. Because you are wearing sandals you attend to your feet - slough the dead skin off, cream them, paint their toenails - they therefore look great. Synonyms spread, rub, daub, slap, slather, smother, plaster, slick 3North American informal Defeat (someone) heavily in a sporting contest. on paper, England should have creamed Scotland Example sentencesExamples Of course, Robby was creaming her. My daydreams of creaming him in a spit-off were instantly dashed. But once she had completely creamed him during a tournament he began to think differently about her. Rebecca and I had creamed our opponents, and the whole team had gone out to Round Table to celebrate our victory. Given how the South Africans were creaming the English, it might have been better to simply keep doing so and push for the win as quickly as possible. Kim and I were creaming him on the fact that Indian girls have better clothes than the guys, hands down, when his dad suddenly sprung the infamous line. I figure he's too gentlemanly to hit a woman, and if he tries it, she'll cream him without even working up a sweat. He wasn't about to let Saki humiliate him by first ruining his computer and then creaming him. The boys were creaming us every time. Even when they gave us a start they would catch us and overtake us. She still decided to run, but we creamed her in the general election. Finally it came down to Jason and my sister, and I'm more than ecstatic to report that my sister creamed him, taking home the trophy and bragging rights, which she just happened to use on me for the rest of the week. The more time she spent with Leon, the more she wanted Chris to cream him at the strategic game. When I used my usual fighting method, right-handed, he creamed me (like he did pretty much everyone else). ‘We SO creamed you guys,’ Shannon said breathlessly as they sat down in the grass catching their breaths. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Khal had begun fighting Anax with the basic techniques and was easily creaming Anax. Any defense lawyer worth his salt would cream her, and the true rapists would be set free to rape again. How can he cream him when he drops out of the race? Anyway, I don't want to watch the girls cream the guys so I'll see you guys later. Synonyms defeat, beat, best, get the better of, gain the advantage over, prevail over, triumph over, gain a victory over, trounce, rout, thrash, drub, vanquish, conquer, master, overcome, overwhelm, overpower, overthrow, crush, subdue, subjugate 3.1 Collide heavily with (someone), especially in a car. she got creamed by a speeding car Example sentencesExamples The big lefty slugger creamed a low-and-away fastball into the rightfield upper deck for a two-run homer. Paul opens his mouth like he's going to say something, and I cream him with a pillow first. 4vulgar slang no object (of a person) be sexually aroused to the point of producing sexual secretions. 4.1with object Moisten (one's underpants) due to sexual arousal. Phrases the cream of the crop The very best of a particular group of people or things. the researchers and institutions in this network are the cream of the crop Example sentencesExamples Inbound tourist operators are the first to admit their jobs are the cream of the crop. We've sifted through the newest influx of items to find the cream of the crop. I'm pleased to have heard from the cream of the crop. We're going to be looking at the top banana, the big kahuna, the cream of the crop. The cast may not be the cream of the crop. He seemed the cream of the crop, loads of experience! The cream of the crop was selected to play for the national team. The cream of the crop are well represented on the recently released 25th anniversary set, a double-disc effort comprising 41 tracks. In sports, the cream of the crop is skimmed at each level. Due to a cream of the crop matching service finding games is a cinch. However, it is important to only rehire the cream of the crop! Phrasal Verbs cream something off 1Take the best of (a group of people or things), especially in a way that is considered unfair. the schools cream off some of the more able pupils Example sentencesExamples The specialized schools will continue to cream off the very best of our students, while the marginal and challenged are left behind in the general high school population. The result has been destructive with ‘top’ schools creaming off the best talent. Who historically has skimmed the cream off the top? Of course, the small integrated schools will cream off a lot of the glory because of their name and ethos. His argument is that grammar schools depress standards by creaming off the most able pupils. Neighbouring schools and boroughs complained that brighter children were being creamed off, seriously disadvantaging those schools which were still genuinely comprehensive. Lucky or prescient players would win fabulous prizes, and pure, unbiased, aggregate intelligence could be creamed off the top because markets always get it right in the end. Now admittedly, this is largely because of the fees being creamed off by the investment managers. They enable women to manage this double shift, but at the cost of their ambition, creating a twin-track labour market with men creaming off all the top jobs. Any system which creams off the most academically gifted children and then submits them to a national test set by all pupils should have outstanding results. Synonyms pick and choose 1.1Make (an excessive profit) on a transaction. they have been accused of creaming off fat profits in house insurance commission Example sentencesExamples I take the risk, the government creams off some of my profit. Inquiries revealed he had also creamed off £70,000 in a VAT fraud, had once been sacked as Labour councillor on a city council and had a criminal history dating back 29 years. Often, farmers get very little for the food they produce and the supermarkets cream off the profits. Firms will pay a fee to the Post Office, which enables them to cream off a big profit. Instead, it is expected to recommend fees based on the amount being taken out, in a bid to protect the poorest people from having disproportionate amounts creamed off their spending money. She never seemed to be content to simply cream off the profit from her acquisitions or her trade. Both firms contend that they have not been creaming off massive profits from the deal, but have been covering only their costs over the enormous work involved. The latter, they said, also creamed off part of ‘surplus value,’ and so created the conditions for underconsumption. Having winnings handed over without any deductions is an exciting and potentially rewarding perk for backers, who, until today, have seen nine per cent in tax creamed off their returns. In theory they can offer cheap loans because they are run by volunteers and there are no shareholders creaming off the profits. Origin Middle English: from Old French cresme, from a blend of late Latin cramum (probably of Gaulish origin) and ecclesiastical Latin chrisma (see chrism). Rhymes abeam, agleam, beam, blaspheme, bream, deem, deme, downstream, dream, esteem, extreme, gleam, hakim, kilim, meme, midstream, Nîmes, régime, scheme, scream, seam, seem, steam, stream, supreme, team, teem, theme, upstream noun.1 phr. phr.v. Definition of cream in US English: cream nounkrēmkrim 1The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid which rises to the top when milk is left to stand and which can be eaten as an accompaniment to desserts or used as a cooking ingredient. strawberries and cream as modifier a cream sauce Example sentencesExamples Next, the milk is separated into skim milk and cream. Combine the eggs and cream or evaporated milk with salt and pepper to taste. As such, cream would not rise to the top of a milk bottle and the entire mixture would be uniform. The terrine batter itself is made of eggs, flour, milk, cream and/or butter. The plant will produce condensed milk and cream, and a butter-producing line will be installed by next February. Stir in yoghurt, cream, and coconut milk, and cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat. I substitute condensed milk for cream and flavor it with allspice and ginger. Pour the cream and evaporated milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil. The latter was offered with milk and cream or marshmallow. Put the chocolate into a blender and pour on the hot milk and cream and leave to stand for one minute. The condensed skim milk and cream are combined to create cheddar cheese. Yes, it's great to have some cream with your strawberries, and perhaps a slice of cheddar with your apple. There seem to be three types of Christmas cakes: chocolate, cheesecake, and the most popular sponge cake with cream and strawberries. Bring the milk and cream to the boil in a large saucepan and add the garlic, herbs and seasoning. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, cream, and half the sugar to a boil. Cutting out the obvious milk, butter, cream, yoghurt, and cheese is not enough. You can also get vitamin D from cheese, butter, margarine, cream, fortified milk, fish, oysters and fortified cereals. They would let whole milk stand for several hours until the lighter cream rose to the top. Serve with a scoop of ice-cream or accompany with cream or crème fraîche. What goes best with warm apple desserts - traditional cream, crème fraîche or mascarpone? 1.1 The part of a liquid that gathers at the top. Example sentencesExamples After about ten hours the cream would rise to the top of the milk pans. By the time I reached her home the cream was clearing the jar in lumps. We're starting to see the cream rising to the top. Mix one ounce of soap and one ounce of table salt with enough water to make a cream. 1.2 A sauce, soup, dessert, or similar food containing cream or milk or having the consistency of cream. a can of cream of mushroom soup Example sentencesExamples There's only so much hot sauce you can add to cream of mushroom soup. There is Christmas Pudding with brandy cream sauce and Hot Mince Pie, and Fig Tarts. Most of the time it didn't have any actual meat anyway, it was mostly stuffing and cream of chicken soup. Inside a long, high room, on mustard and black linens, sits a bowl of gently curried cream of carrot soup. Spoon some mushroom cream around the dish and garnish with chives and chervil. Pour the cream into serving dishes and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours. You can also add it to canned soup, such as cream of tomato, or mix it into a salad. The next course of cream of barley soup was more to their liking. When an order comes in for cream of cauliflower soup it is poured from the pan, garnished with Parmesan and served. On another station there was a baked salmon ‘Wellington’ in puff pastry, with three sauces, a seafood paella and a cream of seafood soup. My selection was one of the specials, cream of cauliflower soup and a sandwich in brown bread. It is the perfect raw material for that gourmet's dish, cream of parsley soup. There was a choice of cream of broccoli soup, warm chicken liver salad, and herb and garlic crusted mussels. The teahouse also offers light meals such as sausage rice with cream sauce and curry beef rice. Foods like fettuccine Alfredo or cream of crab soup are loaded with fat. Mix tuna, egg, cheese and cream of mushroom soup together in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon until mixture is somewhat uniform. If there's space left over, I'll toss in my wife's recipe for cream of broccoli soup. Visitors can try making dishes like lobster cream sauce and sautéed flounder at the four-year-old Culinary Center of Monterey. Then I have a bag of freeze-dried supper - either chicken curry or cod in cream sauce. I choose cream of celery soup, followed by a terribly healthy spinach and avocado salad. 1.3 A candy of a specified flavor that is creamy in texture, typically covered with chocolate. a peppermint cream Example sentencesExamples In most countries, including the rest of the English-speaking world, similar confections are referred to simply as coconut candies or coconut creams. I fetched the bag, which smelt of diesel fumes and coconut creams, and quickly looked inside. He informs Raina that only young, inexperienced soldiers carry cartridges into combat; older and savvier ones stock up on chocolate creams. So I graduated to chocolate-dipped peppermint creams - so elegant that Mum would serve them with pride (mine and hers) with the coffee at the end of her dinner parties. Determined to prove her innocence, she then paid various small children to buy sweets from the same shop where she had purchased the chocolate creams. 2A thick liquid or semisolid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin. shaving cream moisturizing creams Example sentencesExamples Put cream on your skin immediately after drying off. A good shaving cream or bath lotion will protect your skin from razor burn. Dry skin lotions, creams, or thicker preparations may be used to lubricate the skin, prevent fissures, and keep the skin pliable. As close as he is, Rena can smell his skin, with its faint scent of soap and shaving cream. The locker rooms include shaving cream, deodorant, powder, blow dryers and lotion. They can be applied directly to the skin as lotions, creams or ointments. Apply an emollient cream or ointment after washing, bathing or showering and between baths or showers, as often as necessary. He pulled out his razor and coated his face with shaving cream, preparing to shave, which he really needed to do. The basic skin cosmetics include cleansers, creams, and colorants. If you are concerned about caring for your skin you can buy skin cream, bug balm and wind balm - all made from only natural ingredients. Finally, towel dry your head and use a non-comedogenic cream to moisturize your skin - it won't clog your pores. The medicated cream could make the skin dry and cause itching. If your moisturizing lotion or cream is giving you a rash or causing skin eruptions, lanolin could be the culprit. She tests every color on her face, with the joy of self-transformation shared by anyone who has ever put on a mask, makeup or shaving cream. Keep your skin moisturized using creams and lotions designed to prevent stretch marks. Instead of shaving cream, use lotion or hair conditioner to shave. After showering with this mixture, I slather on thick, rich cream for fresh, exfoliated skin. However, powder blusher is better for older skin than cream. Calendula petals can be used to make a nourishing skin cream or cleanser, and a strong infusion made from marigold petals can be used to lighten hair. Jim filled his doorway, face half covered in shaving cream, eyebrows creased with concern. Synonyms lotion, ointment, rub, cosmetic, application, preparation, emollient, moisturizer, paste, gel, salve, unguent, embrocation, balm, liniment, pomade 3The very best of a group of people or things. the paper's readership is the cream of American society Example sentencesExamples The cream of Australia's theatrical crowd gathered at Walsh Bay for the opening of the $42-million Sydney Theatre. The cream of local amateur groups are appearing on Stratford's famous stages, packing out the houses for the autumn visitors' season. The cream of Scottish dinghy racers converged at the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club to do battle yesterday. The cream of the British showbiz world is about to stage a concert for the troops, which will be beamed around the world by satellite. The cream of British musical talent has been approached to take part in two spectacular concerts in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The cream of the film industry was at the ‘Unity of Light’ concert and they vied with one another to enthral the huge crowd. The cream of that consignment was the collection of Hudson River school landscapes and genre paintings owned by the late Luman Reed. Saturday is Breeders' Cup day Stateside, with the cream of American and European talent flocking to Belmont Park on the East Coast for a quite exhilarating series of races. The cream of Britain's funniest writers came out in force for the presentation of the first Saga Award for Wit at this year's Folkestone Literary Festival. The cream of northern stand-up is coming to York in a show of solidarity for beleaguered York City fans. IN 1990, when the Solheim Cup was first contested, the idea was to bring together the cream of women's golf from either side of the Atlantic. The cream of the exhibition, however, are the works of fiction. The cream of world squash will be competing for a prize fund of $50,000 when they come to Manchester for the British Open championship in April. Friday the 13th may have a bad reputation with some people, but in Ballarat it proved to be a lucky day for those wanting to hear the cream of the next generation of jazz musicians. The cream of the ADF's golfers will be driving for low handicaps and straight putts at the ADF National Golf Championships. The cream of Europe's railway operators are being encouraged to make bold bids to put Scotland's network on the right track for the 21st century. The cream of Europe's squash juniors came to Dublin last weekend for the Irish Junior Open in Westwood. The cream of British rugby will run out on the hallowed turf in what is expected to be an intense battle for the Rose Bowl Trophy. The cream of the local players were joined by bassist George Mitchell and reedman Donny McCaslin, who trekked in from New York. The cream of South Africa's U16 rugby players arrive here tomorrow for the Coca-Cola-sponsored Grant Khomo tournament. Synonyms best, finest, first class, top, choice, choicest, flower, prize, treasure, pearl, gem, jewel, the jewel in the crown, the crème de la crème, a-list 4A very pale yellow or off-white color. the dress is available in white or cream as modifier a cream linen jacket Example sentencesExamples My royal blue uniform skirt and cream coloured blouse were wrinkled slightly, though I paid it little attention. Your lucky colours are cream and white and green. He was clean shaven, tanned and wore cream coloured jeans, a white t-shirt and beige training shoes. It is best to apply this technique over natural colours such as cream, beige, camel and terracotta to achieve a quality authentic finish. It was painted a horrible cream colour completely covering the beautiful old brickwork. The ceiling was adorned with alternate colours of white and cream, and the windows were also coloured white. He was wearing a light blue waist-length jacket and cream coloured tracksuit bottoms. Male bullfrogs have a bright yellow throat while the throat of the female is cream colour. Inside, the walls were all plastered and painted pale colours with cream carpets - very novel for the early 1970s in Ireland. The girl was white, in her mid to late teens, with fair hair, wearing a beige or cream hip length jacket. The cream colour scheme is complemented by a polished wood floor. Under the cream coloured jacket was a black shirt, with the top three buttons undone, imitating the model on the web page. Neutral colours like brown, cream and black are practical choices for this sort of bag. In the first robbery he dressed in a three quarter length, cream coloured jacket with fur around the edges. They range in colour from white and cream to green His cream coloured earthenware was christened Queen's ware after Queen Charlotte, who appointed him Queen's Potter in 1762. But when he opened the book, the paper looked an even, suspiciously pale cream colour that was free of brown spots and stains. The building is of soft cream colour and its octagonal towers are crowned with cupolas. The ceiling arched up to a height of thirty meters, and the entire room was a pale, dusty cream colour. The popular colours are beige, cream, brown and copper which are ideal for showing off the intricate work. Synonyms off-white, whitish, cream-coloured, creamy, ivory, yellowish-white, pearly verbkrēmkrim [with object] 1Work (butter, typically with sugar) to form a smooth soft paste. Example sentencesExamples Usually, recipes tell you to cream the butter with the sugar before adding the eggs. To make the dough cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. Meanwhile, cream the yeast in a bowl with the water and milk, then stir in the butter and keep stirring until it has melted into the mixture. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Cream the butter, then gradually add the powdered sugar and remaining ingredients. In a mixing bowl, cream the dalda along with the icing sugar with your palm till light and creamy. You need to have an electric mixer to use the method described, although it is also successful using the traditional method that begins with creaming the butter and sugar. Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly, then beat in the egg. Cream the butter with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. In another bowl she creamed the butter and sugar using the electric whisk Jack gave her, then added the eggs. Staff were even instructed to cream the butter before spreading to make sure customers got even less for their money. In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar; then add the eggs slowly, mixing well. In a food mixer (or with an electric hand-beater), cream the butter well then add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add just a drop of water and cream this to a paste. For the topping, cream the butter and sugar together and then gently stir in the nuts and berries. Then I creamed a largish lump of butter into the flour and sugar mixture, worked it in with a spoon until it was all absorbed, and then poured the crumble mixture over the fruit. Synonyms purée, liquefy, pulp, crush, press 1.1usually as adjective creamed Mash (a cooked vegetable) and mix with milk or cream. creamed turnips Example sentencesExamples He took from the table a white and blue china plate and held it in one hand while he filled it with ladles of smoked ham and thick sausages, stewed potatoes, creamed radishes, and warm cheeses with the other hand. And the scalloped potatoes, creamed spinach, and macaroni and cheese almost make you forget you came for steak. As for sides there was creamed spinach, Hen of the Woods mushrooms, and onion rings. His challenge was to eat creamed corn and cod liver oil. The noontime wedding menu includes chicken roast - chicken mixed with bread filling, mashed potatoes, gravy, creamed celery, pepper cabbage, and other items. We all had sides of mashed sweet potatoes, creamed spinach and onion rings. A large colourful platter was produced which had a large helping of roast lamb garnished with diced turnip, fluffy creamed potatoes and carrot julienne. I started with country vegetable soup, which was creamed and acceptably hot. I ordered two of my favorite dishes, Prime Rib and creamed spinach. She cooked him creamed chicken and rice but didn't eat hers. The mains all come with five choices of potatoes, (pan fried, French fried, pub fried, creamed or boiled) and a vegetable selection. The vegetables include creamed cauliflower, mashed potato, roast potato, carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. The main course - a showy prime rib roast, creamed spinach, and parsley potatoes - echoes the spirit of Christmas past in the best way. I had plans to make a green bean dish, creamed onions, and a salad later, while the turkey was in the oven. Were they cooked, creamed, fried, pickled, or raw? The sprouts are ground, creamed and so sweet and nutty that I even ask for the recipe. For the sides, we had German potatoes and creamed spinach. There was turkey, ham, string beans, creamed corn, peas, carrots, turnips, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Avoid entrées that are fried, fricasséed or creamed, and those sautéed or stir-fried in heavy oil. The spinach was creamed, not wilted, but that did add some flavour. Synonyms pulp, crush, purée, smash, squash, pound, beat, macerate, liquidize, liquefy, whip, grind, mince, soften, mangle, chew 1.2 Add cream to (coffee). Example sentencesExamples Sara moved her focus to the caramel of the creamed and honeyed coffee. 2Rub a cosmetic cream into (the skin) Madge was creaming her face in front of the mirror Example sentencesExamples Because you are wearing sandals you attend to your feet - slough the dead skin off, cream them, paint their toenails - they therefore look great. Even French women of modest means are much more likely than American women to get treatments in spas or clinics that scrub, polish, buff, massage and cream their skins. Synonyms spread, rub, daub, slap, slather, smother, plaster, slick 3North American informal Defeat (someone) heavily, especially in a sports contest. Example sentencesExamples ‘We SO creamed you guys,’ Shannon said breathlessly as they sat down in the grass catching their breaths. The boys were creaming us every time. Even when they gave us a start they would catch us and overtake us. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Khal had begun fighting Anax with the basic techniques and was easily creaming Anax. Given how the South Africans were creaming the English, it might have been better to simply keep doing so and push for the win as quickly as possible. He wasn't about to let Saki humiliate him by first ruining his computer and then creaming him. When I used my usual fighting method, right-handed, he creamed me (like he did pretty much everyone else). Finally it came down to Jason and my sister, and I'm more than ecstatic to report that my sister creamed him, taking home the trophy and bragging rights, which she just happened to use on me for the rest of the week. My daydreams of creaming him in a spit-off were instantly dashed. I figure he's too gentlemanly to hit a woman, and if he tries it, she'll cream him without even working up a sweat. The more time she spent with Leon, the more she wanted Chris to cream him at the strategic game. But once she had completely creamed him during a tournament he began to think differently about her. Of course, Robby was creaming her. Kim and I were creaming him on the fact that Indian girls have better clothes than the guys, hands down, when his dad suddenly sprung the infamous line. Any defense lawyer worth his salt would cream her, and the true rapists would be set free to rape again. She still decided to run, but we creamed her in the general election. Rebecca and I had creamed our opponents, and the whole team had gone out to Round Table to celebrate our victory. Anyway, I don't want to watch the girls cream the guys so I'll see you guys later. How can he cream him when he drops out of the race? Synonyms defeat, beat, best, get the better of, gain the advantage over, prevail over, triumph over, gain a victory over, trounce, rout, thrash, drub, vanquish, conquer, master, overcome, overwhelm, overpower, overthrow, crush, subdue, subjugate 3.1 Hit or collide heavily and violently with (someone), especially in a car. she got creamed by a speeding car Example sentencesExamples The big lefty slugger creamed a low-and-away fastball into the rightfield upper deck for a two-run homer. Paul opens his mouth like he's going to say something, and I cream him with a pillow first. 4vulgar slang no object (of a person) be sexually aroused to the point of producing sexual secretions. 4.1with object Moisten (one's underpants) due to sexual arousal. Phrases the cream of the crop The very best of a particular group of people or things. the researchers and institutions in this network are the cream of the crop Example sentencesExamples The cast may not be the cream of the crop. In sports, the cream of the crop is skimmed at each level. He seemed the cream of the crop, loads of experience! The cream of the crop was selected to play for the national team. Due to a cream of the crop matching service finding games is a cinch. Inbound tourist operators are the first to admit their jobs are the cream of the crop. We've sifted through the newest influx of items to find the cream of the crop. However, it is important to only rehire the cream of the crop! I'm pleased to have heard from the cream of the crop. The cream of the crop are well represented on the recently released 25th anniversary set, a double-disc effort comprising 41 tracks. We're going to be looking at the top banana, the big kahuna, the cream of the crop. Phrasal Verbs cream something off 1Take the best of (a group of people or things), especially in a way that is considered unfair. the schools cream off some of the better students Example sentencesExamples His argument is that grammar schools depress standards by creaming off the most able pupils. Who historically has skimmed the cream off the top? Of course, the small integrated schools will cream off a lot of the glory because of their name and ethos. The result has been destructive with ‘top’ schools creaming off the best talent. Now admittedly, this is largely because of the fees being creamed off by the investment managers. Lucky or prescient players would win fabulous prizes, and pure, unbiased, aggregate intelligence could be creamed off the top because markets always get it right in the end. They enable women to manage this double shift, but at the cost of their ambition, creating a twin-track labour market with men creaming off all the top jobs. The specialized schools will continue to cream off the very best of our students, while the marginal and challenged are left behind in the general high school population. Neighbouring schools and boroughs complained that brighter children were being creamed off, seriously disadvantaging those schools which were still genuinely comprehensive. Any system which creams off the most academically gifted children and then submits them to a national test set by all pupils should have outstanding results. Synonyms pick and choose 1.1Make a disproportionate or excessive profit on a transaction. Example sentencesExamples Governments of all colours cream off taxes and then use them to bribe the special interest groups whose support they need. But the promises of prize money and appearance fees that illuminate a way out of poverty also make youngsters easy prey for unscrupulous agents looking to cream off a large share of the proceeds. He observes that in Germany the copyright union that ostensibly collects all of these taxes on resales from art dealers creams off 60 percent of everything that comes in to pay the salaries of the copyright union employees. While patient care suffered and continues to do so, numerous managers are creaming off the top with salaries that we as nurses can only dream about. However, hosting the games cost NSW taxpayers about $2 billion, although the AOC creamed off a $100 million surplus which guaranteed its future. He has been subjected to hours of questioning this week on the web of offshore companies which investigators suspect was used to cream off cash and provide a smoke screen to divert regulators. Firstly, the less you invest the higher the percentage the company creams off your normal contribution. Those active in the sector who were creaming it off during the boom are having to fight for business now. In the past they were content with creaming off the surplus through bribes and insider dealing, but for some time now they have decided they want the lot. This allowed the regime to sell 10% more oil to pay for the imports and to cream the extra money off for itself. Origin Middle English: from Old French cresme, from a blend of late Latin cramum (probably of Gaulish origin) and ecclesiastical Latin chrisma (see chrism). noun.1 phr. phr.v.
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