sour cream

noun

: a soured cream product produced by the action of lactobacilli

Examples of sour cream in a Sentence

He put sour cream on his baked potato.
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Multiple editors ranked this sour cream high for its creamy texture. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 24 May 2025 Butter, fresh chives, and sour cream are always good options. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025 Robert Sims, a first-timer who works at the O’Reilly Auto Parts across the street, will have a Nathan’s all-beef, sour cream and onion chips, and an orange Shasta. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2025 Whisk together sour cream, milk, and vanilla in a separate medium bowl. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sour cream

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sour cream was in 1776

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“Sour cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20cream. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

sour cream

noun
: a thick cream soured by the addition of a special kind of bacterium and used especially in cooking

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