The thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top and can be skimmed off. She added a dollop of cream to her coffee for a richer taste.
A cosmetic or medicinal preparation applied to the skin. He used a special cream to soothe his sunburn.
A pale yellow or off-white color. The walls of the living room were painted in a soft cream color.
The best or most excellent part of something. The cream of the crop were selected for the prestigious award.
To beat a mixture, such as butter and sugar, until it becomes smooth and fluffy. She creamed the butter and sugar together until the mixture was light and airy.
To remove the cream from milk. The farmer creamed the milk to make butter.
To defeat someone decisively in a competition or contest. Our team creamed the opposition in the final match.
To apply cream to something, typically the skin. He creamed his hands to keep them from getting dry in the winter.
to take the best or most desirable part from a group, leaving others with less (often used with the particle "off") Elite universities are accused of creaming off the most promising students from state schools.