noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

crease

krees

Crease (noun) means a line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper. Example: “He ironed a sharp crease into his trousers.”

noun

A line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper.

"He ironed a sharp crease into his trousers."

"The letter had deep creases from being folded so many times."

In sports such as cricket or ice hockey, a marked line or area defining part of the playing field.

"The batter stood just behind the popping crease."

verb

To form a fold or wrinkle in something.

"Don't crease the photograph when you put it in the envelope."

How to Use Crease

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fold line in fabric or paper, or (in some sports) a marked zone on the field.

Common pairings

iron a crease crease in the fabric goal crease

Word Forms

creased past tense, creases plural, creases singular

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Etymology

From an earlier English spelling related to crest, "ridge" — a crease was originally thought of as a small ridge left in folded fabric.

Synonyms

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line bend fold crisp kris seam rake crimp graze furrow rumple wrinkle

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Rhymes for crease

case base mase vase ease tase Jase erase cease phase pease chase

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “crease” mean?

The word “crease” means a line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper. In plain terms, a fold line in fabric or paper, or (in some sports) a marked zone on the field.

How do you pronounce “crease”?

“Crease” is pronounced krees (/kɹiːs/ in IPA).

How do you use “crease” in a sentence?

Here is “crease” used in a sentence: “He ironed a sharp crease into his trousers.”

What part of speech is “crease”?

Depending on how it is used, “crease” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “crease” a common word?

“Crease” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “crease” have?

“Crease” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a line or fold made by pressing, bending, or wrinkling fabric or paper.

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