ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A separator for removing cream from milk to leave skimmed milk.
  2. A nondairy product that adds a creamy texture to coffee.
  3. 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

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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