Basic Details
Word: Cream
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A thick, yellowish-white liquid that forms on the surface of milk when it is left to stand; also used for a type of food or cosmetic product that is soft and smooth.
Synonyms: Dairy topping, Emulsion, Lotion
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cream of the crop: Refers to the best of a particular group. Example: "She was the cream of the crop in her class, always getting the highest marks."
- Rise to the cream: Used to describe someone who becomes successful or prominent. Example: "With hard work, he was able to rise to the cream in the business world."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I added cream to my coffee to make it richer and more delicious.
Example 2: The cake was topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Example 3: She applied a soothing cream on her sunburn to help relieve the pain.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the process of separating cream from milk is called "churning"? This process also leads to the creation of butter!
Famous Quote
"Life is like cream; it rises to the top." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cream" mean?
a) A solid food item
b) A thick liquid that forms on milk
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A type of meat
Answer: b) A thick liquid that forms on milk
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cream"?
a) Emulsion
b) Bread
c) Apple
d) Cheese
Answer: a) Emulsion
3. Which sentence uses "cream" correctly?
a) The cream soared through the sky.
b) I put cream on my sunburn for relief.
c) The cream played in the park.
d) The cream read a book.
Answer: b) I put cream on my sunburn for relief.
4. Which idiom means the same as "cream of the crop"?
a) Rise to the cream
b) Cream on the cake
c) The best of the best
d) As easy as pie
Answer: c) The best of the best
5. What is the opposite of "cream"?
a) N/A
b) Solid
c) Ice
d) Water
Answer: a) N/A
