sour cream

American  

noun

1. cream soured by the lactic acid produced by a ferment.

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sour cream British  

noun

1. Also called: soured cream.  cream soured by lactic acid bacteria, used in making salads, dips, etc

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Etymology

Origin of sour cream

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

Many good coffee cake recipes lean on sour cream, which lends a pleasing density and richness to the batter.

From Salon

A pat of butter melting into everything, a scatter of cheese, a cool spoonful of sour cream.

From Salon

I remember one morning he had a right good-looking slab of sour cream apple pie.

From Literature

The batter is tender thanks to sour cream, the crumb flecked with spices that feel autumnal without being predictable.

From Salon

There are a million ways to enjoy it, but my favorite is on a fresh latke with a smear of sour cream or with cold butter on a thick slice of Russian black bread.

From Salon