Definition

A small container used to hold and serve cream, often for coffee or tea, or a product that is used as a substitute for cream.

Example

She poured some creamer into her coffee to make it taste richer.

Conversation

Do you have any creamer for the coffee?

Yeah, I just bought some yesterday!

Great! I love my coffee with a bit of creamer.

Same here! It makes such a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Creamer → The word is formed from "cream" (from Old French *creme*, meaning the fatty part of milk) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs a specified action). A creamer is a container or person that serves or contains cream.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cream' as the rich part of milk, and remember that a 'creamer' is something that holds or serves cream.

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