cream cheese

noun

: a mild soft unripened cheese made from whole sweet milk enriched with cream

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Whisk in cream cheese and green chiles until smooth and melted, about 4 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 The brand sells plain and flavored cottage cheeses, such as strawberry and pineapple, as well as sour cream and cream cheese product lines. Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The menu also has fall foods like an apple croissant or a pumpkin cream cheese muffin. Gabe Hauari, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Mix cream cheese, garlic powder, cheddar cheese and cilantro in a bowl until well combined. Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cream cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cream cheese was in 1583

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“Cream cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cream%20cheese. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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cream cheese

noun
: a soft white cheese made from whole milk enriched with cream

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