creamer

[ kree-mer ]

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.

creamer

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of creamer¹

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

Example Sentences

The company has expanded beyond yogurt to milk, creamers and other drinks.

From Seattle Times

Alarm bells rang in her head as she walked out of the supermarket, empty-handed except for a bottle of water and coffee creamer.

From New York Times

With more than 100 years of dairy expertise, Darigold crafted Belle Coffee Creamer to change how people see coffee creamer.

From Seattle Times

“I like her voting record and the way she stands up to Democrats,” Larry said, as he added creamer to his coffee.

From Los Angeles Times

Dairy-based creamers may get a lot of praise for its high fat content, but non-dairy substitutes also have much to offer.

From Salon