/kree"meuhr/ , n.
1. a person or thing that creams.
2. a small jug, pitcher, etc., for holding cream.
3. a container or apparatus for separating cream from milk.
4. a refrigerator in which milk is placed to facilitate the formation of cream.
5. a nondairy product in powder or liquid form, made chiefly from corn syrup solids and used as a substitute for cream, esp. for coffee cream.
[ 1855-60; CREAM + -ER 1 ]