cream

US /kriːm/
UK /kriːm/
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a thick, yellowish-white fatty liquid taken from the top of milk and used as an ingredient in rich foods

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She poured cream into her coffee.
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The recipe calls for heavy cream.
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dairy creammilk fat
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a thick, soft substance, typically for cosmetic or medicinal use

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Apply the moisturizing cream to your skin daily.
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This anti-itch cream provides quick relief.
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lotionointmentbalm
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the very best part of something

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Only the cream of the crop will be selected for the program.
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He's considered the cream of the legal profession.
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elitebestpickflowerprime
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to beat or whip (cream or other food) until it is light and fluffy

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You need to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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The chef will cream the potatoes for a smooth texture.
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whipbeatblendmix
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of a yellowish-white color

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The walls were painted a soft cream color.
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She wore a beautiful cream dress to the party.
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off-whiteivorybeige
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full-creamice creamcream cheesesour creamclotted creamdouble creamsingle cream