cream cheese

noun

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

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Start with a creative take on the classic Caesar salad, a full head of baby gem lettuce coated with a Parmesan dressing, served with crisp cream cheese balls and sourdough croutons. Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025 Ribbons of tangy cream cheese in the filling keep the lemon flavor from being overpowering. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025 Don’t dream of leaving without ordering a gigantic slice of the coconut cake with cream cheese frosting—sinful and certainly comforting. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Finally, a quick cream cheese frosting is rich, creamy, and tangy against the fruity sweetness of the rest of the dessert. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cream cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Aug. 2025.

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cream cheese

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

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