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Cream Meaning, Examples, and Common Collocations (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：dairy fat product (cream)

cream 🔊

/kriːm/

The thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top. It's used in cooking and to make food richer and tastier.

Cream dairy product in a bowl with milk background

dairy fat product 🔊

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/ˈdeəri fæt ˈprɒdʌkt/

The thick, high-fat layer that separates from fresh milk, used to enrich foods and beverages.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from Latin 'cremor' meaning 'thick liquid'; later via Old French 'creme'.

💡 Mnemonic

Picture the richest milk part rising—'cream' of the crop!

📖 Example

She loves to have a little cream in her morning coffee. 🔊 She loves to have a little cream in her morning coffee.

🔗 Collocations

whipped cream – Cream that has been beaten until light and fluffy

heavy cream – Cream with a high fat content, suitable for whipping

cream sauce – A sauce made with cream as a base ingredient

🔄 Synonyms

butterfat (n.) – The fatty component of milk, from which cream is derived

milk fat (n.) – The fat present in milk, synonymous with cream in content

🚫 Antonyms

skim milk (n.) – Milk from which the cream has been removed

nonfat (adj.) – Containing no fat, opposite of creamy

🌱 Derivatives

creamy (adj.) – Having a smooth, rich texture like cream

creaminess (n.) – The quality of being creamy

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'cream' entered English in the 14th century from Old French 'creme', itself from Latin 'cremor'. Its association with richness and quality endures in phrases like 'cream of the crop'.

Meaning 2：skin moisturizer (cream)

cream 🔊

/kriːm/

A thick, soft substance that you rub into your skin, either to make it soft or to treat a skin problem.

skin moisturizer 🔊

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/skɪn ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzər/

A thick, soft cosmetic or medicinal preparation applied to the skin to moisturize or treat conditions.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My friend recommended this hand cream; it works wonders for dry skin. 🔊 My friend recommended this hand cream; it works wonders for dry skin.

🔗 Collocations

hand cream – A cream specifically formulated for moisturizing hands

face cream – A cream used to nourish or protect the facial skin

body cream – A cream designed for overall body hydration

🔄 Synonyms

lotion (n.) – A liquid preparation for skin care, often lighter than cream

ointment (n.) – A greasy semi-solid preparation used for medicinal or cosmetic purposes

emollient (n.) – A substance that softens and soothes the skin

🚫 Antonyms

drying agent (n.) – A substance that removes moisture, opposite of moisturizer

🌱 Derivatives

creamy (adj.) – Having a smooth, thick consistency like cream