Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cream-of-the-crop
idiom
/kriːm əv ðə krɒp/
Definition
The best of a particular group or category.
Examples
- In the world of technology, these companies are considered the cream-of-the-crop.
- She always aims to hire the cream-of-the-crop when selecting candidates for her team.
- The team has gathered the cream-of-the-crop from various universities.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe those who are the highest quality or the most excellent among a selection.
Synonyms
- best
- elite
- top-notch
- finest
- superior
