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
1
A small pitcher used for serving cream or milk.
"She set out a matching sugar bowl and creamer for the guests."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishA small jug for cream, or a coffee additive that mimics cream.
Common pairings
coffee creamer
non-dairy creamer
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Word forms
- Plural
- creamers
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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
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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.
