crème

American  

[krem, kreem, krem] / krɛm, krim, krɛm /

Or creme

noun

plural

crèmes

1. cream.

2. one of a class of liqueurs of a rather thick consistency.

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crème British  

/ krɛm, kreɪm, kriːm /

noun

1. cream

2. any of various sweet liqueurs

   crème de moka

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adjective

1. (of a liqueur) rich and sweet

Etymology

Origin of crème

From French, dating back to 1815–25; cream

Example Sentences

She suggests serving it with lox, crème fraîche, capers and sliced red onions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Penelope, whose own tummy had begun to do flip-flops when she realized she had forgotten the difference between consommé, crudités, and crème brûlée, any of which might potentially show up on the dinner menu, had to give the children a gentle shove before they dared go in.

From Literature

“I also enjoy some acidity when eating something as sweet as caramelized pears, so perhaps instead of just whipped cream, make a lightly sweetened crème fraîche to dollop on top. The slight tang would be refreshing and keep me coming back to eat more. Toasted and chopped pistachios or other nuts would add another dimension to a dish of softer textures like pears and cream.”

From Salon

The 17 songs contained in this package represent the crème de la crème of superior American songs, nearly all of which were written for works of musical theater and film.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bergdorf Goodman is considered the crème de la crème of department stores.

From The Wall Street Journal