Creamer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹiː.mə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Creamer is a noun meaning A jug for holding cream.
Meaning
A jug for holding cream.
More Meanings
- A separator for removing cream from milk to leave skimmed milk.
- A nondairy product that adds a creamy texture to coffee.
- A small thimble-sized or stick-shaped container of milk or cream, used as a standard individual "cream" or "milk" portion, typically provided by restaurants for cups of tea or coffee. In recent decades usually a disposable plastic container; in the mid-20th century often a tiny porcelain pitcher.
Example Sentences
nondairy creamer
Word Forms
- creamers
Synonyms for creamer
Depending on context, synonyms include lightener, whitener.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cream, latte, pudding, lotion, sunscreen, nondairy.
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