clotted cream
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of clotted cream
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
High-fat creams generally contain 30-40% fat and include whipping cream, double cream and clotted cream.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025
Some say he spent most tea times with New Yorker reporter Emily Hahn, two legends living legendarily, sharing tales over cucumber sandwiches, curried prawns, scones with clotted cream and strong black tea.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
A hint: It’s dense, fragrant and dolloped with butter, clotted cream and fresh jam.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
An assortment of three rich spreads for the scones is served on the side: clotted cream, lemon curd and marmalade.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023
Mrs. Clarke spread a fat dollop of clotted cream on her scone.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
![]()
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.