Phrase guide

heavy cream

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A rich cream, at least 36 percent of which is milkfat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US, countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

Pasteurized cream at least 36 percent of which is milkfat, optionally homogenized, and optionally containing added flavor, nutritive sweetener, emulsifier, or stabilizer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: US standards of identity

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noun

Meaning 3

contains more than 36% butterfat

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: cream

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