cream cheese

noun

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

Examples of cream cheese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Place two guava slices next to each other in the center of each square and top with one cream cheese slice. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Serve it with a bowl of olive oil for dipping or a schmear of cream cheese to lean into the seasonal profile. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

The Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dessert Dip has a cream cheese and ricotta base with vanilla and chocolate chips. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

In a large bowl beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cream cheese

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• burmese
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• chickpeas
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• disease

Kids Definition

cream cheese

noun

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