noun
plural creams
[noncount] :the thick part of milk that rises to the top :the part of milk that contains fat
a food that is made with cream [noncount]
a very thick liquid or soft substance that is rubbed into the skin to make it softer or is used as a medicine for the skin [noncount]
the cream :the best part of something
[count, noncount] :a pale yellowish color that is close to white - see color picture
like the cat that got the cream
verb
creams; creamed; creaming
[+ obj] to stir or mix (ingredients) until they are soft and smooth
US informal
to defeat (a person or team) easily and completely - usually used as (be/get) creamed
to hit (someone) very hard - usually used as (be/get) creamed
cream off
[phrasal verb]
cream off (someone or something) or cream (someone or something) off chiefly Brit :to remove (the best part) from something :to take (someone or something) away for yourself