crepe

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noun

ˈkrāp How to pronounce crepe (audio)
variants or crêpe
Synonyms of crepenext
1
: a light crinkled fabric woven of any of various fibers
2
: crape sense 2
3
: crude rubber in the form of nearly white to brown crinkled sheets used especially for shoe soles
crepe-soled shoes
4
: a small very thin pancake
crepe adjective
crepey adjective
or crepy
ˈkrā-pē How to pronounce crepe (audio)

crepey

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adjective

crep·​ey
variants or crepy
ˈkrā-pē How to pronounce crepey (audio)
-er/-est
: like crepe : crinkly

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The drapey crepe fabric is designed to be breathable, and the button-down design allows for a subtle slit that shows a pop of leg. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Klausner answered that question with whisper-light sheer crepe shirting, floaty shorts and barely-there chiffon tanks that drifted across the stage. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 The pair try some of Disneyland Paris' best treats, including crepes and champagne from a Frozen flute. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Locals congregate in the mornings to enjoy the breakfast pastries, sweet and savory crepes, and a handful of hearty dishes. — Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crepe

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Adjective

French crêpe

First Known Use

Noun

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of crepe was in 1709

Phrases Containing crepe

Rhymes for crepe

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crepe

noun
variants or crêpe
ˈkrāp How to pronounce crepe (audio)
1
: a thin crinkled fabric (as of silk or wool)
2
: a small very thin pancake

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