noun

creamer

KREE-muh

Creamer (noun) means a small pitcher used for serving cream or milk. Example: “She set out a matching sugar bowl and creamer for the guests.”

noun

A small pitcher used for serving cream or milk.

"She set out a matching sugar bowl and creamer for the guests."

A liquid or powdered product added to coffee or tea in place of cream or milk.

"He prefers powdered creamer over real milk in his coffee."

How to use creamer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small jug for cream, or a coffee additive that mimics cream.

Common pairings

coffee creamer non-dairy creamer

Word forms

creamers plural, Creamers plural

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Etymology

From cream + the agent suffix -er, "a thing that creams or holds cream."

Synonyms

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cream pitcher

Rhymes for creamer

gamer tamer beamer Kramer Cramer steamer dreamer gossamer screamer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “creamer” mean?

The word “creamer” means a small pitcher used for serving cream or milk. In plain terms, a small jug for cream, or a coffee additive that mimics cream.

How do you pronounce “creamer”?

“Creamer” is pronounced KREE-muh (/ˈkɹiː.mɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “creamer” in a sentence?

Here is “creamer” used in a sentence: “She set out a matching sugar bowl and creamer for the guests.”

What part of speech is “creamer”?

“Creamer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “creamer” have?

“Creamer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small pitcher used for serving cream or milk.