Phrase guide

light cream

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A cream at least 18 percent of which is fat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Pasteurized cream at least 18 percent of which, but less than 30% of which, is milkfat, optionally homogenized, and optionally containing added flavor, nutritive sweetener, emulsifier, or stabilizer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: US standards of identity

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

cream that has at least 18% butterfat

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • in England they call light cream `single cream'

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: coffee cream, single cream

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cream

History

Etymology

The standard of identity is from 21 CFR §131.155.