creamer

American  

[kree-mer] / ˈkri mər /

noun

1. a person or thing that creams.

2. a small jug, pitcher, etc., for holding cream.

3. a container or apparatus for separating cream from milk.

4. a refrigerator in which milk is placed to facilitate the formation of cream.

5. a nondairy product in powder or liquid form, made chiefly from corn syrup solids and used as a substitute for cream, especially for coffee cream.

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creamer British  

/ ˈkriːmə /

noun

1. a vessel or device for separating cream from milk

2. a powdered substitute for cream, used in coffee

3. a small jug or pitcher for serving cream

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Etymology

Origin of creamer

First recorded in 1855–60; cream + -er ¹

Example Sentences

And drive-in chain Sonic has encouraged customers to “make it dirty” by ordering creamer and mix-ins with their sodas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

It’s intense with a touch of bitterness that’s not necessarily unappealing, but adds a layer of acidity that can be mellowed out with your favorite creamer, milk or sugar.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025

Ms Manuel spent the last of her October Snap money last week on essentials like coffee, creamer and tuna.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

So I usually make matcha at home with unsweetened almond milk, and I add cinnamon and usually use a little bit of vanilla protein shake as creamer in it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

The desk was still there, but now it had a big aluminum coffee urn sitting on it, with Styrofoam cups, creamer, and sugar spread out around it.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor