sour cream

noun

: a soured cream product produced by the action of lactobacilli

Examples of sour cream in a Sentence

He put sour cream on his baked potato.
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The savory dumplings can be boiled, sautéed, or topped with onions and sour cream for extra flavor. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Cording notes that some commercial versions of ranch may contain sour cream. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2026 Kate includes toppings like fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and lime juice. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 They’re dusted with a classic ranch-style seasoning blend that includes garlic powder, onion powder, and powdered sour cream and buttermilk. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sour cream

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sour cream was in 1776

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sour cream

noun
: a thick cream soured by the addition of a special kind of bacterium and used especially in cooking

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