CREAM
Scrabble letter values: C3R1E1A1M3 = 9
Definition
- noun the best people or things in a group. — synonyms: pick
- noun the part of milk containing the butterfat.
- noun toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin. — synonyms: ointment, emollient
- verb make creamy by beating.
- verb beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight. — synonyms: bat, clobber, drub, thrash, lick
- verb put on cream, as on one's face or body.
- verb remove from the surface. — synonyms: skim, skim_off, cream_off
- verb add cream to one's coffee, for example.
Examples
- “the cream of England's young men were killed in the Great War”
- “Cream the butter”
- “We licked the other team on Sunday!”