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creams

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɹimz// UK //kɹˈiːmz// creams

n. thick liquids or lotions that you rub into your skin to make it soft or healthy.

n. thick, liquid medicinal or cosmetic preparations applied topically to the skin. Often refers to emulsions of oil and water used for hydration or treatment.


SIMPLE

She uses expensive face creams every night.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor recommended several medicated creams to help soothe the patient's dry skin and reduce the redness.

COMPLEX

While some topical creams provide only surface-level hydration, others contain active ingredients designed to penetrate the epidermal layer and stimulate collagen production over several weeks of consistent use.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to different types or brands of the product.

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