cream cheese

noun

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

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Bagels topped with cream cheese tend to be worse for blood sugar, but lower in sodium. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2026 In a large bowl beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 Grab a loaf of bread, some cream cheese, cucumbers and deli meat for the finger sandwiches. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Its flavorful three layers are topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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cream cheese

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

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