creamer

noun

cream·​er ˈkrē-mər How to pronounce creamer (audio)
1
: a small vessel for serving cream
2
: a nondairy product used as a substitute for cream (as in coffee)

Examples of creamer in a Sentence

a matching sugar bowl and creamer
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The best way to achieve the creamed corn consistency and taste, per my grandmother’s recommendation, is to use an old-fashioned wooden corn cutter or creamer. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025 How long will the White Lotus coffee creamer, iced coffee be available? Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025 The release also encouraged viewers to use the creamers, which were available at grocery stores nationwide for a limited time and cost $4.49 for a 28-oz. bottle, in their favorite soda to serve at Sunday night watch parties for the HBO hit. Erin Clements, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The recall includes two flavors of International Delight coffee creamer: Hazelnet and Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll. Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creamer

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creamer was in 1858

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“Creamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamer. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

creamer

noun
cream·​er ˈkrē-mər How to pronounce creamer (audio)
1
: a device for separating cream from milk
2
: a small container for serving cream
3
: a substitute for cream (as in coffee)
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