Meaning of 'cream'

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: emollient

noun

the part of milk containing the butterfat

noun

the best people or things in a group

Example: "the cream of England's young men were killed in the Great War"

Synonyms: pick

verb

to add cream to, for example, coffee

Example: "I creamed the tea already."

verb

to remove from the surface

Example: "I creamed the surface of the water to remove debris."

Synonyms: skim

verb

to put on cream, as on one's face or body

Example: "They cream their faces every night."

verb

to beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Synonyms: lick

verb

to make creamy by beating