🇬🇧🇨🇳 cream - 奶油 : English Lesson

Meaning of "cream" ("奶油"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Cream is the rich, thick part of milk that rises to the top when milk sits still. It feels smooth and silky, and it tastes mild and a little bit sweet. People often whip cream to make it fluffy, or use it to make yummy foods like ice cream, cakes, hot chocolate toppings, and sauces. It’s like the super-rich, extra-fat part of milk that makes foods taste extra creamy and special.

There was so much cream in the pan that the vegetables started a pool party and refused to be healthy.

The cream was so thick that my spoon stood up in it like a superhero posing for a picture.

The cream on the milk looked like a tiny snowdrift that got lost in the fridge.

I put so much cream on my pie that the pie had to call for help because it couldn’t breathe.

Cream is lighter than milk, so it floats to the top—like a tiny milky life jacket that also tastes amazing.

A small girl sees cream on a bowl of milk. The cream floats on the top. She lifts cream with a spoon. The cream is soft and white and a little yellow. She puts cream on bread and eats. The cream makes her smile and she is very happy now.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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