cream cheese

noun

1. a soft, white, smooth-textured, unripened, spreadable cheese made of sweet milk and sometimes cream.
2. Gulf States. cottage cheese.

cream cheese

noun

1. a smooth soft white cheese made from soured cream or milk

Word History and Origins

Origin of cream cheese¹

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

Dolan’s office said the cardinal was “pretty traditional” and enjoys a sesame bagel with cream cheese.

From Los Angeles Times

I indulged in everything bagels, courtesy of Apollo Bagels, paired with smoked salmon cream cheese.

From Salon

The one that appears to have gripped users in Iceland uses sesame oil and rice vinegar, but sometimes Logan mixes in cream cheese, avocado, and even smoked salmon.

From BBC

Beyond drinks, Starbucks is also launching a Raccoon Cake Pop, along with pumpkin cream cheese muffins, pumpkin loaves and baked apple croissants.

From Salon

You might want to check the cream cheese you have on hand.

From Salon