sour cream

noun

: a soured cream product produced by the action of lactobacilli

Examples of sour cream in a Sentence

He put sour cream on his baked potato.
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In a way, Chappell is like Marina if Marina grew up eating Cheetos and sour cream instead of pita and tzatziki. Emma Madden, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025 Serve the potatoes with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of hot sauce. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 Every step is worth it, and each little potato round makes for a perfect treat for yourself with fresh herbs and a dollop of sour cream—or for serving to guests with a sauce or party dip. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025 Combine Ingredients In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, and salt. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sour cream

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sour cream was in 1776

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“Sour cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20cream. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

sour cream

noun
: a thick cream soured by the addition of a special kind of bacterium and used especially in cooking

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